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Putin, the leader dreaming of Russian grandeur at any cost
Putin, the leader dreaming of Russian grandeur at any cost

Restoring Russia to its rightful place among the world's great powers has obsessed President Vladimir Putin, whose offensive in Ukraine was to be the culmination of over 20 years of iron-willed leadership. Just days before the launch of the Ukraine offensive, French President Emmanuel Macron worried of a Putin "more unbending, more isolated."

EU leaders struggle for common response to energy crisis
EU leaders struggle for common response to energy crisis

EU leaders meeting in Prague on Friday looked to bridge divisions on how to tackle soaring energy prices as they grapple with the fallout from Russia's war on Ukraine. But it was the sharp disagreements over how to tackle the energy crisis that were the major focus of attention as the 27 nations wrangled over the best plan to try to bring down prices.

More than 1 million displaced since Myanmar coup: UN
More than 1 million displaced since Myanmar coup: UN

More than one million people have been displaced in Myanmar since the military coup last year, the United Nations children's agency has said. Since the coup and as of last month, 1,017,000 people have been internally displaced, UNICEF said in a statement on Thursday.