What Putin’s state of the nation address really tells us
The address showed a president settling in to what is probably his last term, and focusing – as he himself said at the outset – on domestic concerns
The UK should make no effort to repatriate Shamima Begum – here’s why
There should be no question of the UK government mounting a rescue or facilitating Begum’s return. If her family want to fund such an effort, or a charity wants to help, that is their business
Not everything you’ve heard about the Sea of Azov incident is true
If existing arrangements for shared navigation in the Sea of Azov break down, Ukraine’s fears of losing this outlet to the Black Sea could prove to be well-founded
The west’s attitude to Russia over the Interpol presidency is risky
Alexander Prokopchuk, the Russian candidate for the role, faced opposition that was as late in the process as it was strident – no wonder the Kremlin is angry
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