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Articles on Ukraine: 12 months at war
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The list of crimes for which Putin is considered complicit is long. The question is whether he can be held accountable.
‘False flag’ operations are as old as war itself – and are legal under the rules of war.
There are fears that Russia might try to compensate for its poor performance in Ukraine by upping its meddling in neighbouring countries.
While the Georgian government is close to Moscow, the vast majority of ordinary people would rather look to the west for security.
This bitter struggle may well come down to whoever has the better supply chain.
Are comparisons between Vladimir Putin and Josef Stalin useful? It’s a complex question.
Gareth Jones reported on Moscow’s genocide against the Ukrainian people in the 1930s. His story holds lessons and an example for those reporting on the latest conflict.
A selection of our coverage of the conflict from the past week.
The high cost of warfare is not only human – military expenditure on both sides is enormous and will strain defence budgets.
Where do Nato’s responsibilities end and the EU’s begin – especially when it comes to defence?
Pavlovsky became the ultimate insider – until he fell out with the boss he had helped make all-powerful.
Beijing’s 12-point proposal is a broad-brush plan for an end to hostilities which positions China as a key power broker.
Where does the conflict stand after 12 months? We’ve lined up some leading political and military analysts to give their insights.
Over 12 months of conflict, the Kremlin has relied on its tried and tested disinformation playbook.
Vladimir Putin’s planning for his ‘special military operation’ failed to take into account the Ukrainian people’s staunch defence.
Whatever the reason for Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, the west and Russia have been spoiling for a fight for decades. The war must end before it leads to a global conflagration.
Most of the fighting has been on land, but key developments at sea have put Russia at a disadvantage.
The war in Ukraine has traumatised many people, military and civilian. But the country’s health service was already ill-equipped to deal with mental health issues.
An expert on heroism explains why nations in conflict need these figures.
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Professor of International Security, University of Birmingham
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Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Russian and Post-Soviet Politics, University of Bath
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Teaching Fellow, School of Strategy, Marketing and Innovation, University of Portsmouth
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Teaching Fellow in Strategic and Air Power Studies, University of Portsmouth
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Senior Lecturer in Military Strategy and Law, University of Portsmouth
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Senior Lecturer in International Politics, Aberystwyth University
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Professor of Intelligence and National Security & Dean of Faculty, University of Hull
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Professor of International Politics in the Department of Political Science and International Studies, University of Birmingham
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Professor at the Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy, SOAS, University of London
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Assistant Professor, Centre for Peace and Security, Coventry University
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PhD Candidate, Integrated Research on Energy, Environment and Society (IREES), University of Groningen
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Associate Professor in International Relations, UCL
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Senior Lecturer in Modern History, City St George's, University of London
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Professor of Development Studies and International Relations, SOAS, University of London
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Reader in International Journalism, City St George's, University of London