Forbidden luxury enters Russia from the south
The constant flow of high-end cars, jewelry, and watches shows the limits of Western sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine. Parallel imports of cell phones and clothing are also on the rise
The constant flow of high-end cars, jewelry, and watches shows the limits of Western sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine. Parallel imports of cell phones and clothing are also on the rise
Kyiv’s forces captured hundreds of enemy soldiers during the incursion into Kursk province, a success highlighted by Volodymyr Zelenskiy in repatriating his imprisoned servicemen
Venezuela’s president traveled to Kazan in search of legitimacy, but returns without joining the bloc of countries aligned against the West and amid a diplomatic war with Brazil that further complicates his role in the international community
President Maduro considers the Brazilian veto ‘an aggression and a hostile gesture’ but the country is reacting to Maduro’s failure to keep his promise to release electoral records
Some 104 soldiers have been killed in cold blood by Russian troops despite having surrendered. A total of 80% of the cases occurred this year
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warns it would be ‘very, very serious’ if Pyongyang deploys troops to fight in the war in Ukraine
The Argentine lawyer talks to EL PAÍS about Biden’s inability to influence Netanyahu, the need for a model that pursues justice, not war, and why Europe should negotiate with Putin to end the conflict in Ukraine
Ukrainian military personnel on the Kurakhove front report that troop numbers have been drastically reduced — a setback more severe than the pressing need for additional weapons
‘When NATO members get tired of fighting us, we will remain ready to continue this fight. And victory will be ours,” the Russian president said
Kyiv claims that Pyongyang’s forces are supporting Russian troops on Ukrainian soil
The threat of a major Israeli attack is fueling debate over changing the country’s military doctrine, which bans such devices
At least 80,000 soldiers have deserted their units so far during the war with Russia, more than half of them in the first eight months of 2024
Kyiv is promoting new emergency measures to ensure the return of millions of citizens who have left the country due to the Russian invasion
Nearly 10 million people need help dealing with anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder resulting from the Russian invasion
A leaflet distributed by the Russian Defense Ministry depicts Kyiv’s forces as depraved in the face of a model invading army
Hundreds of thousands of troops are at risk of suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder when they return from the front and the Kremlin has no support network in place
The decline in support for Zelenskiy on his trip to the US confirms the change of tone among Kyiv’s partners in favor of negotiations with the Kremlin
The multinational has removed dozens of apps, even though the Kremlin’s censorship body did not order the move. These services, half-permitted by the government, enable people in Russia to access social networks and independent media
The Ukrainian human rights lawyer talks to EL PAÍS about war crimes committed by the Russia, the weakness of the international justice system, and the accusations of genocide in Gaza
Under the proposed new legislation, comments defending the decision not to have children could be fined by up to $55,000. After prohibiting LGBTQ+ activism, Russian authorities have set their sight on the feminist movement
The latest tactic is to get employees to recommend friends for jobs in a country where 55% of the population earns around $600 per month
Kyiv is growing impatient over Washington’s ban on long-range missile attacks on targets far from the Russia’s border
Polls, international organizations and Ukrainian journalists are all criticizing ‘United News,’ the merger of various Ukrainian television channels to broadcast 24-hour news controlled by the government
More than 40,000 Ukrainians have fled since the start of the war to avoid going to the front despite martial law being in force, which prohibits men between the ages of 18 and 60 from leaving the country
The Kremlin’s forces are advancing on the Donetsk front while Kyiv’s troops are stuck in Russian territory following their surprise incursion
The scientist who set up Russia’s first Internet provider in 1990 was charged in 2019 with alleged domain name hijacking
The story of José Arón Medina and Alexander Ante, who fought in the war in Ukraine before stopping in Venezuela on their way home, remains shrouded in mystery