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‘This is a stab in the back for everyone in Russia’

So the Ukrainian counteroffensive is well and truly underway, even if progress is measured in metres rather than the rapid advances that characterised Ukraine’s highly successful push last autumn. Volodymyr Zelensky himself has confirmed this, saying progress has been “slower than desired” and noting that the Russian invaders have mined…

One of the most notable features of Russia’s war in Ukraine has been Moscow’s increasing reliance on what are known as private military companies. Forces such as the Wagner Group led by Yevgeny Prigozhin have borne the brunt of much of the fiercest fighting, especially during the bloody battle for…

Dmitry Muratov's claim came as the head of Wagner Yevgeny Prigozhin alleged Vladimir Putin is being told "monstrous" lies by his military chiefs over Russia's "colossal problems" in its resistance to Ukraine’s counteroffensive

UN’s secretary general accuses Russia of killing 136 children in Ukraine in 2022, adding its armed forces to a global list of offenders

Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy said vast minefields laid by Russian forces have slowed his country’s counteroffensive.

Amnesty to be legally offered to criminals and crime suspects who agree to serve in Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Whether or not the Ukraine counteroffensive that began in early June 2023 succeeds in dislodging Russian troops from occupied territory, there are growing signs that the push has prompted anxiety back in Moscow.

The Wagner leader is becoming a recognisable public figure in Russia and has staked out a niche among conservatives.

Russian leader says move must be made ‘as quickly as possible’ after Wagner boss refuses to sign contracts

US secretary of state Antony Blinken says Ukraine should expect ‘robust’ political and practical support from the Nato summit