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January 21, 2024, marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, leader of the Russian Revolution. Reprinted below are a selection of articles from the Daily Worker, predecessor of People’s World, showing how the news was covered at the time.

As of December, more than 220 Russian soldiers surrendered through the I Want to Live hotline, and more than 1,000 other applications are pending, writes the Financial Times. Source: Financial Times, citing Vitaliy Matvienko, a spokesperson for Defence Intelligence of Ukraine's department for prisoners of war (the Ukrainian state project Hochu Zhit (I Want to Live).

Tracing the early roots of the concept of the "Russian world" that sees the Russian state as eternal and impervious to change. Its primary objective is the establishment of a robust national state, a realm of expansionism where autocracy is the only form of governance possible.

Tracing the early roots of the concept of the "Russian world" that sees the Russian state as eternal and impervious to change. Its primary objective is the establishment of a robust national state, a realm of expansionism where autocracy is the only form of governance possible.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky unexpectedly cancelled his appearance via video-link at a secret US Senate briefing. What does the last minute hiccup say about the situation in Ukraines power circles?

Despite five months of relentless efforts, the Ukrainian army managed to advance a mere 17 kilometres into its positions.

Prof. Alexander Dynkin, at Moscows Primakov Readings, champions Russias pivot towards the Global South and Asia, challenging Euro-centric models. Stressing Russia-India ties, he highlights shared cultural roots and mutual support, forecasting a robust partnership. Assessing Russia-China relations, he dismisses a military alliance but acknowledges strengthened bonds. Dynkin predicts Russias steady economic growth amidst global trends, emphasizing adaptation and self-sufficiency, forecasting a 3% ...

Moscow’s decade as the arbiter of the Middle East is coming to an end.

Even as China and Russia benefit from the distraction away from the Indo-Pacific and Ukraine, their relations with Israel may still deteriorate

Israeli airstrikes surge in Gaza, destroying homes and killing dozens at a time