President Vladimir V. Putin is on his third overall commander in Ukraine. But his military’s fundamental issues have not been addressed, Western officials say.
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Russia says it will switch four occupied Ukrainian regions to Moscow time.
Russia, which has many time zones, is seeking to integrate the regions after illegally annexing them in September.
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The Man Who May Challenge Putin for Power
Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the mercenary group Wagner, may be Putin’s greatest threat to power.
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Ukraine War Accelerates Shift of Power in Europe to the East
The war has raised the influence of Central and Eastern European countries with negative views of Russia, amplified calls to expand the E.U. and NATO, and dimmed the power of France and Germany.
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Germany’s Reluctance on Tanks Stems From Its History and Its Politics
A post-Nazi aversion to war and a commitment to promoting peace through engagement combines with an old fixation on Russia and a deep aversion to leading militarily.