The private Russian military force, which has close ties to President Vladimir Putin and has been used in war zones across the world, is expanding its presence in Ukraine.
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Rattling Windows, Rattling Bones: Life Under Siege on Ukraine’s Front Lines
The war never stops in Huliaipole, a town on the front lines in eastern Ukraine. Most residents have fled. Those who remain listen to the Russian shelling and wonder: Where will the next one land?
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Serbia Sticks With Russia, Bound by a Sense of Victimhood
Moscow, despite its invasion of Ukraine, remains a lodestar for nations like Serbia that feel resentment and grievance against the West, experts say.
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Ruble Shows Signs of Recovery, but May Not Be Strong Indicator of Economy
The ruble’s stronger showing is most likely driven by artificial factors and might not be a good marker that the Russian economy is improving, one expert said.