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  2022-10-07

  Putin's 'nuclear blackmail' fails to intimidate the world

  Experts say Russia's nuclear weapons stockpile, like its military as shown in Ukraine conflict, is outdated, in disrepair, and not fit for war. 'And when launched, they may fall on Russia,' one noted.

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  2022-10-05

  As tensions rise, China's partners, debtors risk being dragged into conflict

  'China is employing its growing economic power as a means of coercing or enticing other states to comply with its foreign policy priorities or principles of international relations,' said one analyst.

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  2022-10-03

  Russian forces face mounting logistical problems after recent defeats in Ukraine

  Rapid Ukrainian victories have forced the Russians to abandon key strategic hubs amid ongoing losses of territory, manpower, materiel and morale.

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  2022-09-28

  As Russians flee draft, visa restrictions show world uniting around Ukraine

  Some European Union countries are saying, 'we don't want Russians going on shopping trips and gallivanting while Ukrainians are dying in the war', one observer told Caravanserai.

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  2022-09-26

  Kremlin mobilisation presents major threat to Central Asian migrants

  Migrants living in Russia might be forced to enter into contracts for 'voluntary military service', but they risk becoming 'cannon fodder or slaves', human rights defenders warn.

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  2022-09-21

  Panicked Putin orders partial mobilisation amid plans for 'sham' referenda

  As Russian troops flee in the face of a Ukrainian counteroffensive, the Kremlin plans to send 300,000 reservists to the front and conduct phony referenda in preparation for annexation.

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  2022-09-20

  'A wolf's promise': Xi's warning to Putin over Kazakhstan creates deep unease

  While distrustful about Russian influence, Kazakhs are equally wary of China. 'When escaping from an aggressive bear, we ought not rush into the jaws of a Chinese dragon,' one analyst warned.

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  2022-09-16

  Myth of powerful Russian army crumbles on live TV

  Ukraine's successful counter-offensive in Kharkiv province has exposed what many thought impossible: that the Russian military could be defeated.

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  2022-09-16

  Military debacle in Ukraine sends Russian mercenaries, propagandists into hysterics

  Unthinkable just a month ago, some of the Kremlin's most ardent supporters are now publicly criticising Russian leaders, while a video shows a Putin crony actively recruiting prisoners.

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  2022-09-12

  Russian troops flee in panic as Ukraine reclaims swathes of territory

  Ukraine's surprise offensive caught the Russian military off-guard, compelling many Russian soldiers to abandon their positions and weapons, and flee in disguise.