Defence
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The international recruits joining Russia’s war on Ukraine
The Explainer Kremlin tries to bolster its ranks while avoiding a politically sensitive recruitment drive at home
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Is Ukraine losing the support of Eastern Europe?
Today's big question Grain dispute between Warsaw and Kyiv could lead to other dominos falling
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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What happens next in the Ukraine war
In Depth The conflict is in a much different place now than it was in February 2022
By Peter Weber Last updated
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Senate confirms next top US military chief, doesn't solve Tuberville blockade
Speed Read Sen. Tommy Tuberville is still holding up more than 300 senior military officers from promotion
By Peter Weber Published
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Marine Corps F-35 fighter jet missing after 'mishap' over South Carolina
The U.S. military can't find a very advanced, very expensive fighter jet
By Peter Weber Published
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Why do Chinese politicians keep disappearing?
String of unexplained absences renews Beijing purge speculation
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Russian pilot 'tried to shoot down RAF plane'
Speed Read 'Ambiguous' communications triggered the potentially deadly incident in 2022, defence sources say
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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Inside the luxury bulletproof train taking Kim Jong Un to Russia
The Explainer The North Korean leader has continued the tradition of train travel established by his father
By Rebekah Evans Published
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Who was Yevgeny Prigozhin, the man who defied Putin and paid the ultimate price?
Why Everyone’s Talking About Prigozhin launched an attempted assault against Moscow at the end of June. By the end of August, he was dead.
By Justin Klawans Last updated
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Tuberville's military promotions block is upending lives, combat readiness, 3 military branch chiefs say
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By Peter Weber Published
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Will Putin survive his 'catastrophic' Ukraine war?
In Depth There are really only three ways the war can topple Putin himself: He could die, resign or be involuntarily retired
By Peter Weber Last updated
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Pros and cons of national service
In Depth Think tank says reintroduction of national service would ‘improve mental wellbeing’
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Ukraine death toll: how many lives have been lost in the war?
In Depth US officials say military casualties have soared in recent months and are now approaching 500,000 killed and wounded
By Arion McNicoll Last updated
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Ukraine's biggest victories and defeats in its war against Russia
In Depth A look at seven key battles that have shaped the trajectory of the conflict
By Peter Weber Last updated
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