Did Ukraine just lose the war? As polls opened in the US earlier this week, Ukrainians 6,000 miles away waited for millions of distant voters to decide their future. Some say the outcome looks bleak.
Putin set to gain from America’s vote
Conflicted: A Kremlin spokesman told The Independent that Russia has "no illusions" about the new Republican president, adding that the US remains an "unfriendly" country directly involved in the war against Russia. Glossary
Subjugation - Being forced to submit to someone else's authority. Under imperial rule, Africans and other colonised peoples were ruled by European governors who exploited their possessions for the sake of material gain.
Paradigm - A typical example of something, often used as a model.
Annexation - In 2014, Russia invaded and took over the control of the Crimean peninsula from Ukraine. It has occupied Crimea ever since.
Ideologue - A person who believes very strongly in particular principles and tries to follow them carefully.
Incongruous - Out of place. Or something that does not seem right in a particular situation.