Russia

Illustration of European renewable energy instead of Russian gas

UNSW expert Renate Egan explains how countries around the world have reacted to the oil and gas supply chain issues caused by the fallout of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Set in Ukraine in 2014, Solntsepyok’s propaganda is designed to confuse, entertain and overwhelm the audience.

Danger mines sign in a field

Russia’s absurd claims about ‘smart’ landmines show it’s high time the world put limits on autonomous weapons.

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Here are five books to help you understand what’s happening in Ukraine and Russia, from a must-read history of Ukraine to insights into the Russian soul.

People protest against Russian attack on Ukraine near Embassy of Russia in Latvia.

Putin has left his fan club of European right-wing populists squirming. United in embarrassment and politically sidelined.

A hooded figure holds up a placard with "nice day for a revolution" during a protest

It’s time for a new brand of democratic liberalism that understands and harnesses power of markets for social and economic good.

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There are no measures to prevent Russian market participants from using cryptocurrencies to dodge economic sanctions, says UNSW Business School's Elvira Sojli.

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Alphabet, Apple, Meta, Amazon and Microsoft have each taken some form of action against Russia – but the actual impact it will have isn’t clear.

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While some oligarchs have broken ranks with the Kremlin, there is no sign yet other elites are so discontented as to take action against Putin.

Cyber warfare

UNSW academics warn that 21st century battles are now being fought digitally, as well as with missiles on land, sea and air.

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