The hard-right leader Giorgia Meloni has been a full-throated supporter of Ukraine, but her coalition partners have sounded like apologists for Vladimir V. Putin.
Tag: Defense and Military Forces
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Russia Begins Mobilizing Ukrainians to Fight Against Their Own Country
Panic and fear flooded the occupied territories as Russian forces rounded up men to fight and forced residents to vote in a staged referendum on joining Russia, Ukrainian officials and rights groups said.
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What Putin’s Nuclear Threat Means for Ukraine and the U.S.
Russia is flailing and losing. The nuclear threat is growing.
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The Fight Between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Explained
The hostilities that flared again last week reflect decades of animosity over a mountain region, but the consequences could be far wider. Here’s a guide.
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In Ukraine’s South, Fierce Fighting and Deadly Costs
The offensive in the south was the most highly anticipated military action of the summer. Ukraine is making gains, but the fighting is grinding, grueling and steep in casualties.