Putin’s insatiable appetite for war
Even if the fighting in Ukraine were to end, rearmament will remain at the centre of the Russian economy
Even if the fighting in Ukraine were to end, rearmament will remain at the centre of the Russian economy

Russian generals’ positive reports on Ukraine have convinced the Kremlin the war is going in its favour

Dwindling oil revenues and a widening deficit may force Moscow to cut some non-military spending in this month’s budget

Moscow is seeking victory, not compromise, through diplomacy — and Trump is playing along

There is a danger for both Kyiv and Europe that they lose sight of a strategic vision of where they want to get to

Russian president vows to liberate ‘historic lands’ in hardline speech, showing no signs of compromise on invasion goals

Moscow has stepped up attacks during Trump’s attempts to broker a peace deal, heaping pressure on Kyiv’s stocks