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Russia

47 days ago

With its long beaches of sand and pebbles, the small town of Tuapse on Russia's Black Sea was once a popular Soviet holiday resort. But today, it's an ecological disaster zone.

48 days ago

Ukraine has prevented Russian arms and fuel from reaching the front line in a successful disruption campaign.
The special tribunal is tasked with prosecuting Russia’s leadership for the “crime of aggression” against Ukraine.
Ukraine and Russia swap 205 prisoners each in the first stage of a planned 1,000-for-1,000 exchange, mediated by the United Arab Emirates.

Large-scale attack on Russian regions and huge oil refinery comes after 24 were killed when missile hit flats in Kyiv

Ukraine has launched a large-scale long-range drone attack targeting several regio…

Most of the Ukrainian soldiers who were freed have been in Russian captivity since 2022.
Volodymyr Zelensky said both sides released 205 prisoners each on Friday, with more swaps expected in the near future.
The drone and missile barrage, that mostly targeted Kyiv, marked one of Russia's largest attacks in the past four years. Many EU leaders voiced support for Ukraine.

Marisa Anderson: The Anthology of UnAmerican Folk Music review – Harry Smith’s archives light up again

(Thrill Jockey)
The US guitarist excavates the outer reachers of the famed collector’s work, pointedly – and beautifully – reinterpreting songs from nations touched by major US conflicts

Behind this go…

After four bloody years, the war on Ukraine might be turning into Putin’s undoing | Rajan Menon ⊖⊖

A battered economy, huge numbers of casualties and very little territorial gain – it’s no wonder even stalwart Putin supporters are showing signs of disquiet

  • Rajan Menon is professor emeritus of inter…

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