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Reliable figures difficult to substantiate amid the fog of war

Nearly 50,000 Russian soldiers have died in the war in Ukraine, according to a new statistical analysis

Outlet declared ‘undesirable’, with journalists, sources and donors facing threat of prosecution

Authorities allege Latvia-based publication threatens Russia’s constitutional system and security.

Russian authorities designated the independent news outlet Meduza an "undesirable organisation" on Thursday, effectively outlawing the site from operating in Russia and banning any Russian from cooperating with Meduza or its journalists.

Leaked internal Russian government polling recently indicated that as few as one in four Russians may be in favour of the war in Ukraine. Analysts believe that the forced mobilisation of over 300,000 civilians and the high level of casualties have all contributed to waning support for Russia’s war effort.

A FEW months ago I stood on the outskirts of the Ukrainian city Mykolaiv listening to the thud of artillery and rocket fire coming from the…

While some hawks accept the decision to withdraw, others are furious about the Russian military’s defeat.

He is a man of many names: “Kinder Surprise”, after the popular chocolate eggs given to children throughout Europe, “the little human computer”, “Nuke Surprise”, but Sergey Kiriyenko’s front-row seat during Vladimir Putin’s contested annexation of four Ukrainian regions on Friday inspired his latest nickname: “Viceroy of the Donbas”. Who…