Russian soldier describes turning on his country to fight for Ukraine, driven by disgust at Putin's invasion: 'I've killed a lot of them'

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An abandoned helmet
A helmet left after Russian forces withdrew from Balakliia on September 15, 2022.

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Russia is slashing its oil output by 5% in retaliation to Western sanctions — but it also likely that it is struggling to find buyers in the first place

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Russian President Vladimir Putin slammed the EU's price cap on Russian crude, calling it "stupid."

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Russian inmates only had to march a few yards to be considered fit enough to fight in Ukraine for the Wagner Group, 2 captured fighters say

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Wagner Group founder Yevgeny Prigozhin addresses former convicts as he releases them from serving in his mercenary army, according to state-controlled media
Wagner Group founder Yevgeny Prigozhin addresses former convicts as he releases them from serving in his mercenary army, according to state-controlled media

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Ukraine says SpaceX needs to pick a side after the company decided Kyiv can't use its Starlink internet for military drones

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“Psycho”, 22 from the 80th Separate Air Assault Brigade disconnects their Starlink on the front line at Orthodox Christmas, during a ceasefire announced by Russia over the Orthodox Christmas period, from the frontline region of Kreminna, Ukraine, January 6, 2023.
A Ukrainian soldier disconnects their Starlink on the front lines near Kreminna, Ukraine, on January 6, 2023.

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Putin's government is reportedly pressuring the Russian central bank to stop with gloomy forecasts and give more 'upbeat' updates about its economy

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Composite of Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina (R)
The government of Russian President Vladimir Putin and its central bank, headed by Governor Elvira Nabiullina, have at times expressed opposing views on the country's economy.

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Ukraine accuses senior military officer of high treason, alleges he passed intelligence on troops' movements to Russia

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Ukrainian officials detained an army official accused of collaborating with and passing intelligence to Russians.
Ukrainian officials detained a military officer accused of collaborating with and passing intelligence to Russians.

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A top oil analyst explains Europe’s new fuel sanctions on Russia and how that impacts global energy markets

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Here's why Europe's new Russian fuel sanctions won't cripple Moscow

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Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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The IMF thinks we may actually skirt a recession. It is also surprisingly upbeat about Russia's economy.

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FILE PHOTO: International Monetary Fund (IMF) logo is seen at the IMF headquarters building during the IMF/World Bank annual meetings in Washington, U.S., October 14, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas
The International Monetary Fund has upgraded global growth in 2023.

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The IMF thinks we may actually skirt a recession. It is also surprisingly upbeat about Russia's economy.

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FILE PHOTO: International Monetary Fund (IMF) logo is seen at the IMF headquarters building during the IMF/World Bank annual meetings in Washington, U.S., October 14, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas
The International Monetary Fund has upgraded global growth in 2023.

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