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Vladimir Putin To Spend A Third Of Russia's Budget On Defence As Ukraine War Continues

UK intelligence says other areas are "likely to come under increasing pressure" in order to help fund the military action.
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Vladimir Putin 'Introducing Fresh Crackdown On Russian Dissent' As Ukraine War Goes On

The latest UK intelligence report says new rules will extend the "repressive powers available" to the Kremlin.
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Confused Russian Forces Face Poor Training And 'Heavy Casualties', UK Claims

The MoD alleged the Kremlin is likely to fear backlash from reservists' families too.
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Why The War Between Russia And Ukraine Is Likely To Grind To Halt (For Now)

Kyiv's astounding counteroffensive may be about to hit a stumbling block.
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Cabinet Minister Slams Williamson Over Claims He Told Civil Servant 'Slit Your Throat'

Asked if Williamson is a "good bloke", Mel Stride said he has "particular talents".
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Russian Soldiers Threaten To Shoot Deserters, UK Intelligence Claims

This likely attests to "low quality, low morale and indiscipline of Russian forces".
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Putin Admits 'Mistakes' As Russian Troops Are Driven Out Of Another Ukrainian City

Ukrainian forces drove their opponents out of Lyman over the weekend in a significant moment for the war.
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Putin's Hastily Mobilised Troops Will Suffer 'High Attrition Rate', Western Officials Warn

The initial tranches of men called up under Russia’s partial mobilisation have started arriving at military bases.
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It Will Take Years For Russia To Rebuild 'Severely Weakened' Forces, British Officials Say

The Ministry of Defence said elements of Russian forces had been "severely degraded".
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Soldiers Are Now Refusing To Take Part In Russia's Latest Offensive Against Ukraine, Says UK

British officials believe Moscow is struggling to "motivate" its forces, six months into the war.
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