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How many Russian soldiers have died in the war in Ukraine? Look in the morgues and hospitals of southeastern Belarus for clues.

Russian military expert Michael Kofman explains why Russia’s campaign has stalled, how the fog of war persists on the battlefield, and why this is “fundamentally Putin’s war.”

Since Russia invaded Ukraine, Moscow has blocked moves at the UN Security Council to condemn its action, while using the global body to spread Kremlin disinformation. Experts say the UN is facing its greatest challenge ever and predict a return to the darkest days of the Cold War.

With Moscow's attack on Ukraine now in its fourth week, authorities in Russia are pulling out all the stops to drum up enthusiasm for the campaign. And the Latin letter Z has become a ubiquitous -- and to some, deeply sinister -- symbol of support for the war and for President Vladimir Putin.

The IRGC last year called for some oil officials to be hit with travel bans for fear that they would expose Tehran’s sanctions-evading tactics, a leaked document has revealed.  

A Serbian reporter fears for the safety of his family and the young Ukrainian refugee he profiled after Russia invaded its neighbor. The online harassment and allegations of "Zputin bots" are outward signs of how the conflict is tugging at loyalties in this Balkan society.

Marina Ovsyannikova, an editor at state-run Channel One television, carried out an anti-war demonstration on the air in front of a potential audience of millions. In a separate video, she urged Russians to follow her example and speak out. Can a gesture like Ovsyannikova's make a difference? 

Despite repeated exhortations from President Vladimir Putin over his more than 20 years in power, efforts to revive production of commercial jets after the Soviet collapse never really took off. With Western sanctions after the invasion of Ukraine, Russia's civil aviation industry could be grounded.

Eight voters from across Hungary open up about the issues that matter most to them ahead of April 3 parliamentary elections that will decide the fate of the current prime minister, Viktor Orban, and his right-wing government.

Russian requests for Chinese military equipment, the future of the BRI in Europe, and why Beijing is quietly following Russia sanctions.