Seamus Martin

Author examines growing global instability in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022

Mikhail Shishkin emerges as the ultimate Westerniser in his latest work

Hefty works by Elisabeth Leake and Sheila Fitzpatrick illuminate more recent conflicts

Attack would have been counterproductive for Russia and jeopardise future spy swaps

Great statesman whose lack of vindictiveness made him unique on world stage

Members of Russia’s LGBT network say the new law is inciting violence

‘It’s not about whether you belong or don’t belong’

Draft threatens ‘extremely serious’ consequences if country violates conditions

Opposition leader warned over claims of campaign of disobedience

Anti-corruption blogger outperforms all other opposition figures in mayoral election

Vladimir Putin says he and US president stood their ground and neither blinked

The incumbent mayor’s main rival is expected to take second place

EU statement and letter from pope call on leaders to avoid military action