'Porous' sanctions haven't stopped Russia's war, but there's still more the West can do to squeeze its economy

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Russian President Vladimir Putin sits on a gilded chair wearing a blue suit and a light blue tie
Russian President Vladimir Putin listens to chairman of the Supreme Court Vyacheslav Lebedev at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, on February 6, 2024.

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The pope raises eyebrows after saying Ukraine should have the 'courage of the white flag' and negotiate with Russia

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Pope Francis attends his weekly General Audience at the Paul VI Hall on August 09, 2023 in Vatican City, Vatican.
Pope Francis.

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Navalny told his lawyer he thought he was being poisoned in prison months before his sudden death

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Alexei Navalny wearing a black jacket looks into the distance with Russian flags behind him.
Alexey Navalny takes part in a march at Strastnoy Boulevard in Moscow.

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US asked China and India for help to prevent Russia from carrying out a nuclear strike in 2022, report says

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Vladimir Putin.
Russia's President Vladimir Putin.

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Microsoft's senior executives targeted in Russian hackers' password spray attack

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L: The logo of the international hardware and software developer Microsoft can be seen on the facade of an office building. R: Cyber attack, system breaking, and malware concept. - stock photo.
L: The logo of the international hardware and software developer Microsoft can be seen on the facade of an office building. R: Cyber attack, system breaking, and malware concept.

How a British tank museum is helping Ukraine to repair its Soviet-era armor

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Ukrainian servicemen check their T-72 tank at a position in the Donetsk region on June 25, 2023.
Ukrainian servicemen check their T-72 tank at a position in the Donetsk region on June 25, 2023.

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Videos appear to show Russia using vulnerable golf cart-style vehicles to transport its troops to attack Ukrainian positions

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A screenshot from a video appearing to show Russia using a Chinese-made Desertcross 1000-3 all-terrain vehicle in Ukraine.
A screenshot from a video appearing to show Russia using a Chinese-made Desertcross 1000-3 all-terrain vehicle in Ukraine.

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Russia isn't ready for the surprise NATO attack its strategists foresee

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Destroyer USS McCampbell launches a missile for a flight test on Feb. 8 off Hawaii.
Destroyer USS McCampbell launches a missile for a flight test on Feb. 8 off Hawaii.

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Even if Russia's army isn't a particularly good one, it won't matter if Ukraine's defenses crumble, war expert warns

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A Ukrainian serviceman walks in a trench at a position
A Ukrainian serviceman walks in a trench at a position near the frontline town of Bakhmut, Ukraine, on May 30 2023

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Highlights from Biden's fiery State of the Union address

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President Joe Biden addressed Gaza, abortion, and January 6 in his passionate State of the Union speech and sparred with heckling Republicans.

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