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.
Belarus - Belarus is an eastern European state that is a close ally of Russia. Run by Alexander Lukashenko, it is known as “the last dictatorship in Europe”.
Vladimir Putin - Russia’s ruler since 2000. He is a strong opponent of the West.
Kremlin - A central fortress in a city, used to refer to a complex in Moscow with five palaces and four cathedrals. The Russian government is run from within this citadel.
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.
Crony - A close friend or companion, often used in an insulting way.
Ally - A person or group that cooperates with or supports another for a common purpose.
Capitulate - Give in.
Chechnya - A republic of Russia situated in the North Caucasus. It is home to indigenous Chechens, mostly of Muslim faith.
Ubiquitous - Everywhere.