Valerie Hopkins is currently the South-East Europe Correspondent for the Financial Times, where she covers the region out of Budapest. She has more than ten years of experience working in South-Eastern Europe. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Guardian The Atlantic, The Washington ...

Kremlin Denies Involvement in Crash Presumed to Have Killed Mercenary Leader

25 Aug 2023  |  www.nytimes.com  |  English  |  Wagner Group

The article discusses the Kremlin's denial of involvement in the plane crash that reportedly killed Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner Group. It highlights the tension between Prigozhin and Russian President Vladimir Putin, especially following Prigozhin's armed rebellion in June. The article also covers the reactions of various Russian and Western commentators, the history of Wagner's operations, and the broader implications for Russian politics and military strategy. The piece underscores the Kremlin's history of denying involvement in high-profile assassinations and the orchestrated media response to Western allegations.

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Sergei K. Shoigu Sergei V. Skripal Sergei Mardan Sergei Markov Vladimir Putin Yevgeny Prigozhin Aleksandr G. Lukashenko Sergey V. Lavrov Konstantin Remchukov Olga Skabeeva Dmitriy Smirnov Aleksei A. Navalny Boris Y. Nemtsov Boris A. Berezovsky Anna Politkovskaya Alexander V. Litvinenko Dmitri S. Peskov Dmitry Utkin Sergey Protosenya Ravil Maganov Anatoly N. Gerashchenko Pavel Antov Dmitry Pavochka Marina Yankina Pyotr Kucherenko Anton Cherepennikov

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Ksenia Ivanova is a documentary photographer, based in Berlin, Germany. Ksenia works with The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, GEO France, Der Spiegel, Le Monde etc. In the photography, her main interest is focused on social problems and trauma.

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Russian Forces Retreat From Lyman

01 Oct 2022  |  www.nytimes.com  |  English  |  Ukrainian Counteroffensive

Russian forces withdrew from the strategic city of Lyman in eastern Ukraine, marking a significant setback for Moscow following President Vladimir V. Putin's declaration of annexation of the region. The retreat, driven by the risk of encirclement, underscores the challenges faced by the Kremlin amid ongoing Ukrainian counteroffensives. The loss of Lyman, a key rail hub, pressures Russia's military and highlights the uncertainty of its control over the Donbas region. The retreat has sparked criticism from prominent Russian figures, including Ramzan Kadyrov and Yevgeny Prigozhin, reflecting internal dissent. Ukrainian forces' recapture of Lyman signifies a pivotal moment in the conflict, with potential implications for future territorial gains.

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Sergei K. Shoigu Vladimir V. Putin Ramzan Kadyrov Yevgeny Prigozhin Volodymyr Zelensky Ihor Klymenko Pavlo Kyrylenko Oleksandr Sienkevych Yegor Kholmogorov Yevgeny Primakov Ihor Murashov Rafael M. Grossi Natalia

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Maham Javaid is a journalist based in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Ukraine News: Zelensky Fires Two Top Law Enforcement Officials

17 Jul 2022  |  www.nytimes.com  |  English  |  Russian Invasion

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine dismissed Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova and Security Service of Ukraine leader Ivan Bakanov, citing numerous treason investigations within law enforcement agencies. Vasyl Malyuk was appointed as the acting head of the security service, and Oleksiy Symonenko was named acting prosecutor general. The dismissals come amid ongoing Russian missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, including Mykolaiv, and continued fighting in the Donetsk region. U.S. intelligence agencies have been providing significant support to Ukraine, and President Zelensky continues to call for increased international assistance.

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Sergei K. Shoigu Volodymyr Zelensky Iryna Venediktova Ivan Bakanov Vasyl Malyuk Oleksiy Symonenko Natalia Humeniuk Oleksandr Sienkevych Vitaliy Kim Justin Trudeau Samson Serhii

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Henrik Pryser Libell is a journalist based in Oslo, Norway.

Wagner’s Withdrawal From Bakhmut Would Present Test to Russian Army

25 May 2023  |  www.nytimes.com  |  English  |  Russian Invasion

Wagner Group's planned withdrawal from Bakhmut poses a significant challenge for the Russian Army, which has relied on Wagner's agile and disciplined forces. Yevgeny Prigozhin, Wagner's leader, has been critical of Russian military leadership but acknowledges the mutual dependency between Wagner and the Russian Army. Ukrainian forces, meanwhile, are focusing on making it difficult for Russia to hold Bakhmut and are preparing for a broader counteroffensive. The article also discusses the involvement of far-right groups like the Russian Volunteer Corps in cross-border raids, raising concerns about their impact on Ukraine's international support.

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Sergei K. Shoigu Sergei Aksyonov Yevgeny Prigozhin Hanna Maliar Volodymyr Zelensky Mykhailo Podolyak Vadym Skibitsky Mikhail Razvozhaev Mykola Oleshchuk Denis Kapustin Evelina Riabenko Aleksandr Skachkov Aleksei Levkin

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Mustafa Bannay is a journalist based in Baghdad, Iraq.

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 7, 2023

07 May 2023  |  Informal Institute of National Security Thinkers and Practitioners (IINSTP)  |  English  |  Most Expensive Weapons

The article discusses various aspects of the ongoing Ukraine War and its implications for European security, as well as the U.S. military budget for the upcoming fiscal year. It highlights the potential role of China in ending the Ukraine War, with some U.S. and European officials believing that Ukraine's planned spring offensive could lead to negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow. The article also touches on the potential for an artificial intelligence arms race, as discussed by Henry Kissinger, and the challenges of ensuring security for countries like Ukraine that are not under NATO's security umbrella. Additionally, the article lists the 25 most expensive weapons in the U.S. military budget for the next year, including F-35 fighter jets and Virginia class nuclear-powered fast-attack submarines.

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Howard K. Smith Sergei Shoigu Yevgeny Prigozhin Ramzan Kadyrov Valery Gerasimov Vladimir Putin Volodymyr Zelenskiy Viktor Zolotov Ivan Fedorov Serhiy Cherevaty Oleksandr Syrskyi Mikhail Razvozhaev Alik Kamaletdinov Yevgeny Balitsky Vladimir Rogov Joe Biden Henry Kissinger Xi Jinping Anwar Sadat Mike Wallace Richard Nixon Ted Koppel Rafael Grossi

a freelance journalist and researcher based in Paris. covers the Middle East region and Jihadist movements, hold a master degree in the political history of Syria with knowledge about the day to day situation in Syria and the region. 
started working in Damascus, Syria in the early 2000's with ...

Airstrikes on Aleppo Resume as Russia Begins New Offensive in Syria

16 Nov 2016  |  www.nytimes.com  |  English  |  Russian Military Offensive

Warplanes resumed airstrikes on rebel-held sections of Aleppo as Russia launched a major offensive against insurgents in Syria. Russian Defense Minister Sergei K. Shoigu announced the operation targeting the Islamic State and the Levant Victory Front in Idlib and Homs Provinces. The strikes, which included jets from Russia's aircraft carrier, shattered a three-week period of relative calm in Aleppo, resulting in casualties among civilians. Conflicting reports emerged about the nature of the attacks, whether barrel bombs or fighter jets were used.

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Sergei K. Shoigu Bashar al-Assad Modar Sheikho

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