Russia is under pressure. More than four years have passed since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and the war is still not going to plan. Ukrainian attacks are reaching deep into Russia, disrupting fuel supplies and adding strain to the country’s economy.…

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But its dams have flooded it with debt and other problems

Jin Mingri formerly ran a large house church in Beijing

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The row could have lasting consequences for Europe’s security

Consideration, consistency and curveballs

Radical ideas may seriously harm the Democratic Party

And is bad for growth

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His films are ambitious and technically brilliant, but often emotionally detached

The deal offers hope for a more pragmatic relationship between Britain and Europe

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