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'Naming and shaming': How best to tackle Putin's leadership psychology
Russia's descent into repression under Putin reached a tipping point with his decision to invade Ukraine. During this, he has threatened any country trying to intervene with harsh consequences
 "'Naming and shaming': How best to tackle Putin's leadership psychology")
Ukraine war: People are fighting and dying for Putin's version of history
Vladimir Putin invoked history to justify his country's invasion of Ukraine. His regime is feeding domestic audiences propaganda insisting that the Russian army fights "against Nazism"
 "Ukraine war: People are fighting and dying for Putin's version of history")
What is driving heatwaves in Antarctica, Arctic & their impact on wildlife
Record-breaking heatwaves hit both Antarctica and the Arctic simultaneously this week, with temperatures reaching 47 degree C and 30 degree C higher than normal.
 "What is driving heatwaves in Antarctica, Arctic & their impact on wildlife")
Battered but not broken: How trade is responding to Russia-Ukraine war
Russia's first McDonald's store in opened in 1990, just months after the fall of the Berlin Wall. It was a potent symbol that the Cold War was ending and a great ideological wound healing.
 "Battered but not broken: How trade is responding to Russia-Ukraine war")
Russian diaspora isn't showing much support for invasion of Ukraine
While the Russian invasion of Ukraine is a crisis for Ukrainians, it's also a crisis for Russia, and thousands have been detained for protesting the war
 "Russian diaspora isn't showing much support for invasion of Ukraine")
3 ways Russia showed military 'incompetence' in Ukraine invasion: Analysis
Two weeks into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, it has become apparent Russia's military is experiencing failures are perhaps unexpected from one of the world's largest military forces
 "3 ways Russia showed military 'incompetence' in Ukraine invasion: Analysis")
West's unrelenting sanctions will accelerate Russia's economic downfall
Even before Ukraine invasion, Russia's economic capabilities were hardly capable of sustaining an empire
 "West's unrelenting sanctions will accelerate Russia's economic downfall")
In Russia's invasion of Ukraine, here are the good, bad and ideal refugees
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has already caused two million refugees to flee the country. The UNHCR predicts that another four million will be displaced if the conflict continues
 "In Russia's invasion of Ukraine, here are the good, bad and ideal refugees")
Rise in demand, Ukraine crisis: Why fuel prices have soared to record highs
Canadians are returning to office after 2 years of pandemic restrictions, and are being confronted by record-high gasoline prices at the pumps, leaving them wondering: Why is gasoline so expensive?
 "Rise in demand, Ukraine crisis: Why fuel prices have soared to record highs")
Ukraine is recruiting 'IT army': How Australia could make it legal to join
In response to the Russian cyber attacks that have accompanied its invasion of Ukraine, the Ukrainian government has begun recruiting what it calls an "IT army"
 "Ukraine is recruiting 'IT army': How Australia could make it legal to join")
Ukraine: Russian opposition to the invasion is giving Putin cause for alarm
The degree of opposition going forward depends on a number of factors, including the Russian military's ability to subdue Ukrainian forces.
 "Ukraine: Russian opposition to the invasion is giving Putin cause for alarm")
Shane Warne: A cricketing genius who lived a life of 'no regrets'
To say Warne was no stranger to controversy is as banal as observing that he was a superlative cricketer
 "Shane Warne: A cricketing genius who lived a life of 'no regrets'")
Ukraine war may hurt Putin's long-standing high approval among Russians
As Russia continues its assault on Ukraine, a look at the public perception of Putin over the years may help us to understand how Russians will react to this violent war
How will Russia be hit if wealthy nations stopped buying its oil?
Russia produces close to 11 million barrels per day of crude oil. It uses roughly half of this output for its own internal demand
 "How will Russia be hit if wealthy nations stopped buying its oil?")
Ordinary Russians already feeling the pain of sanctions over Ukraine war
The falling ruble pushes up the price of imports, which make up over half the consumer basket.
 "Ordinary Russians already feeling the pain of sanctions over Ukraine war")
Would Vladimir Putin actually be able to rule Ukraine?
Ukrainian resistance to Russia's invasion has been fierce since Vladimir Putin attacked the country, raising questions about whether he'd be able to rule Ukrainians as he pleases
 "Would Vladimir Putin actually be able to rule Ukraine?")
Putin's claim to rid Ukraine of Nazis is absurd given its history
It is worth pointing out that Ukraine today is a vibrant, pluralistic democracy
 "Putin's claim to rid Ukraine of Nazis is absurd given its history")
Do sanctions ever work - and could they stop Russia's invasion of Ukraine?
Sanctions are coercive measures that can be applied to diplomatic, economic and cultural relations between states
Outgunned Ukraine military can still inflict pain on Russian forces
Since 2014-15, Ukraine has tripled its defence budget and attempted to modernise its forces
 "Outgunned Ukraine military can still inflict pain on Russian forces")
Ukraine war: The world needs a united West to contain Russian aggression
The Russian president's intentions have been crystal clear since his rambling speech on February 21 in which he talked of Russia's "empire"
 "Ukraine war: The world needs a united West to contain Russian aggression")