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Pretoria’s shifting position reveals Kremlin’s success in stoking doubt about responsibility for Ukraine war
National museum hides holdings to prevent looting, while modern jewellery and artefacts become symbols of national identity
Kremlin increases censorship of Ukraine war coverage with declaration of media group as ‘undesirable organisation’
International pressure grows to crack down on Russian paramilitary group aiding Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine
Heavy fighting vehicles would give Kyiv a military advantage against Russia
Strikes hit Unesco-listed port city of Odesa a day after Germany and US agree to send tanks
A visual guide to the war
German chancellor’s insistence ‘not to go it alone’ forced a policy U-turn in Washington
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Ukrainians rejoice at decision while Russia describes move as ‘extremely dangerous’
Some of Kyiv’s European allies consider options even as US and Germany rule out sending aircraft
Success or failure will depend on extensive training and a plentiful flow of western arms and ammunition
Moscow’s refusal to hold talks on New Start amid Ukraine war raises concerns for future arms control
Delivery of M1 Abrams and Leopard 2 vehicles would be significant policy shift for Washington and Berlin
Shift in Berlin’s stance on sending German Leopards is a breakthrough for Kyiv
A technology dating from 1916 remains a sweet spot for defence group
Deputy ministers, officials and regional governors among those replaced as president seeks to clean up public life
Yevgeny Prigozhin, founder of the mercenary operation, has used prominent legal firms around the world to try to keep western governments at bay
Parent group BASF’s €7.3bn writedown reveals flaws in historical German industrial policy
European defence co-operation at risk, say Polish, Slovak and industry representatives
Maintaining a united front on Ukraine and on China is getting harder
German foreign minister says Warsaw is yet to ask permission but will ‘not stand in the way’
European Council president calls for debate on proceeds from $300bn in held bank reserves going to rebuild Ukraine
Allies criticise Scholz over reluctance to allow German-made heavy armour to be used in fight against Russia
The attack on Ukraine has revealed faultlines in many Russians’ attitudes towards the former USSR
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