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Ukraine live briefing: War fuels record defense spending in Europe

In February, officials in Kyiv were making plans to attack Moscow — an effort Washington worked to head off, according to leaked documents.

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Russia’s Lavrov spars with Western officials at U.N.

By Karen DeYoung3 hours ago

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At U.S. behest, Ukraine held off anniversary attacks on Russia

By Shane Harris and Isabelle Khurshudyan17 hours ago

In Bakhmut, Ukrainian troops cling to western edge of a destroyed city

By Susannah George and Serhii Korolchuk2 days ago

Russia bombed its own city, Defense Ministry says

By Mary Ilyushina4 days ago

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Kremlin tries to build antiwar coalition in Germany, documents show

By Catherine Belton, Souad Mekhennet and Shane Harris4 days ago

Ukraine defended Bakhmut despite U.S. warnings in leaked documents

By Susannah George and Serhii Korolchuk

Opinions

Can Ukraine win without Western boots on the ground?

Letters to the Editor

Russia hasn’t stopped maneuvering for greater control of the web

Opinion by David Ignatius

NATO could negotiate with Russia

Letters to the Editor

How Vladimir Putin deals with his critics

Opinion by Ann Telnaes

Why Vladimir Kara-Murza, and Russia, should live in freedom

Opinion by the Editorial Board

Leaks painted a grim picture of the Ukraine war. Here’s the reality.

Opinion by David Ignatius

The Discord Leaks

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Discord member details how documents leaked from closed chat group

By Shane Harris and Samuel OakfordSunday, April 16

The biggest revelations from The Post’s document leaks investigation

By Adam TaylorThursday, April 20

Understanding the conflict

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Follow the 600-mile front line between Ukrainian and Russian forces

Over the last year, the war has morphed from a multi-front invasion to a conflict of attrition largely concentrated along a 600-mile stretch in the east and south.

By Júlia Ledur, Laris Karklis, Ruby Mellen, Chris Alcantara, Aaron Steckelberg and Lauren TierneyFebruary 21

Sanctions haven’t stopped Russia, but a new oil ban could cut deeper

By Jeanne Whalen and Catherine BeltonFebruary 15

Putin, czar with no empire, needs military victory for his own survival

By Robyn Dixon and Catherine BeltonFebruary 19

What is New START and why is Russia ‘suspending’ its role in the treaty?

By Claire ParkerFebruary 21

What are crimes against humanity?

By Claire ParkerFebruary 21

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Analysis

Brazil’s Lula reaches out to China and Russia, stoking U.S. unease

April 19

Russia rejects U.S. journalist Gershkovich’s appeal of spying arrest

April 18

Putin visits two occupied regions in Ukraine, pushing illegal annexation

April 18

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Egypt nearly supplied rockets to Russia, agreed to arm Ukraine instead, leak shows

April 17

Russia sentences Kara-Murza, Putin critic and Post contributor, to 25 years

April 17

Who is Vladimir Kara-Murza, the Putin critic sentenced to 25 years?

April 17

Ukraine accuses Russia of undermining deal on grain shipments

April 17

Analysis

The ‘old Europe’ vs. ‘new Europe’ paradigm is back

April 17

Breaking up with Russia is hard for many Western firms, despite war

April 15

Navalny, jailed Russian opposition figure, is severely ill, aides say

April 14

Russia names Ukrainian suspect in blast that killed pro-war blogger

April 13

Exclusive

No Russia-Ukraine peace talks expected this year, U.S. leak shows

April 12

Serbia denies it sent weapons to Ukraine, as leaked document claims

April 12

Video of alleged beheading of Ukrainian soldier draws condemnation

April 12

Ukrainian forces probe front lines for Russian weak spots

April 12

As spring offensive nears, Ukraine is drafting reinforcements

April 11

Russia moves to tighten conscription law, pressing more men to fight

April 11

U.S. deems WSJ reporter ‘wrongfully detained.’ What does that mean?

April 11

Vladimir Kara-Murza condemns Russian treason case

April 10

Russia nearly shot down British spy plane near Ukraine, leaked document says

April 9

Leaked documents warn of weaknesses in Ukraine’s defenses

April 8

Intelligence leak exposes U.S. spying on adversaries and allies

April 8

Facing critical ammunition shortage, Ukrainian troops ration shells

April 8

One soldier killed, one wounded in explosion in western Russia

April 7

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