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WASHINGTON —  Russia’s imperious president, Vladimir Putin, may have just endured his worst week since the collapse of the Soviet Union, which he says was the greatest tragedy of the 20th century. His vaunted army, including a tank force once considered one of Russia’s best, collapsed in the face of a…

Welcome to this week’s IT Sunday, our selection of the best Irish Times journalism for subscribers. This week saw a gathering change in the recent stalemate in Ukraine. A swift counteroffensive has liberated the Kharkiv region and seen Russian-held supply towns of Izyum and Kupiansk retaken by Ukraine. The advances…

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As the West scrambles to move away from Russian energy sources and imposes sanctions on Moscow, China and India have stepped in to fill the gap. WSJ examines how those countries have boosted Russia’s revenue from oil sales, supporting its economy. Photo illustration: Sharon ShiSept. 16, 2022 1:41 pm ET…

Putin hinted at Beijing’s disquiet at the invasion in the Kremlin’s readout, saying, “We appreciate our Chinese friends’ balanced position in connection with the Ukraine crisis. We understand your questions and your concerns in this regard. During today’s meeting we will certainly explain in detail our position on this issue,…

Amid challenges at home, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin are looking to deepen ties and showcase a united front to the West. Photo: Alexander Demianchuk/TASS via ZUMA PressUpdated Sept. 15, 2022 7:59 pm ET Russian President Vladimir Putin said he sought to address Beijing’s concerns Thursday about…

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As Russia's invasion of Ukraine falters, reports about the blame game in the Kremlin and even efforts to depose or otherwise remove Russian President Vladimir Putin from power are becoming more common. The Russian leader has often been the subject of speculation, whether it is over his purported wealth, family…

IZIUM, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian authorities found a mass burial site near a recaptured northeastern city previously occupied by Russian forces, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday night. “A mass grave of people was found in Izium in the Kharkiv region. The necessary procedures have already begun there. More information -…

4.12PM – Sep 14, 2022 That’s a wrapNeed to Know is wrapping up slightly earlier today. Catch up on what’s happened (outside a big day in markets) so far on Wednesday, September 14: Albanese government Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, who has clashed with both Scott Morrison and Anthony…