The ultimate short guide on living (and surviving) under Putin
During the Stalinist era, when millions suffered under an arbitrary, totalitarian rule, there were only two useful bits of advice one had to give to those with ties to the Soviet empire.
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Russia suffers 'significant losses', Orban says Ukraine 'can't win', Belarus calls for peace talks
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has insisted Ukraine cannot defeat Russia, and that the EU should therefore prepare a plan B for dealing with the conflict.
Defending champ Auger-Aliassime advances to Swiss Indoors quarterfinals
Defending champion Felix Auger-Aliassime of Montreal advanced to the quarterfinals of the Swiss Indoors tennis tournament with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Dutch qualifier Botic van de Zandschulp on Thursday in Basel.
Slovakia announces the end of military aid to Ukraine
Slovakia's new Prime Minister, Robert Fico, announced on Thursday that he would stop delivering arms to Ukraine, limiting support for his neighbour to "humanitarian and civilian aid".
Israel Hamas war: Israeli tanks hit Gaza, settler attacks in West Bank, Middle East economies threat
Israel's army says it has carried out an operation in northern Gaza in preparation for the next stages of combat.
French energy companies have betrayed Macron’s promise to stand with Ukraine
In his New Year's address at the end of 2022, French President Emmanuel Macron said France would help Ukraine "without fail" and "until victory itself." The encouraging words were part of a concerted effort by Macron to position France as one of Ukraine’s foremost allies.
ATP roundup: Daniil Medvedev headlines day of sweeps at Vienna
Top-seeded Russian Daniil Medvedev beat Frenchman Arthur Fils 6-4, 6-2 in a first-round match to capture one of Wednesday's six sweeps at the Erste Bank Open in Vienna.
Where in Europe is it best to be a woman?
The 2023 Women, Peace and Security Index was launched on Tuesday, ranking countries around the world in terms of the status of women.