Could the war go nuclear? A drone puts a dent in one of Moscow’s high rises whilst Putin razes Kyiv to the ground. Are we right to think of this as a turning point?
Russia on edge as drones reach Moscow
Predator to prey? The drones hit several buildings but only caused “minor” damage. Glossary
Kievan Rus - The first East Slavic state that existed in Eastern and Northern Europe from the 9th to the 13th Century.
Adversity - Hard times or difficulties.
Vladimir Putin - Russia’s ruler since 2000. He is a strong opponent of the West.
Ukraine - A country in Eastern Europe. It was invaded by Russia in February 2022.
Nazis - A German political party of the twentieth century, led by Adolf Hitler. The Nazis controlled Germany from the early 1930s until the end of World War II.
Kyiv - The capital of Ukraine.
Crony - A close friend or companion, often used in an insulting way.
Capitulate - Give in.