special military operation
Coverage of special military operation in the Nexus archive.
- Russia’s biggest online retailer is the latest target of Ukraine’s attacks
Ukraine's drones attacked multiple Wildberries warehouses in Russia, killing nine and injuring dozens, as part of Kyiv's campaign to disrupt Russia's wartime economy. Wildberries, founded in 2004 by Tatyana Kim, is Russia's largest online retailer with significant market share and plans for international expansion.
- ‘Negotiations’ Are Traps – How Russia Tweaks Language to Deceive the West
Russia uses terms like 'special military operation,' 'separatists,' and 'negotiations' to obscure its war against Ukraine. Continued support from China, Russian societal backing, and US engagement lead Putin to maintain the conflict.
- Putin and Trump are both trapped in losing battles against reality | Rafael Behr
Putin and Trump are both trapped in conflicts they cannot win, driven by an authoritarian delusion that prevents them from admitting strategic failures. The Ukraine war, described as nastier and bloodier, contrasts with the Iran conflict, but both are united by leaders unable to concede defeat without damaging their perceived infallibility.
- Putin Has Lost Control of the Narrative
Russian President Vladimir Putin has struggled to maintain control over the narrative of his invasion of Ukraine as recent events, including a shortened WWII victory parade and Ukrainian drone strikes on Moscow, have exposed the war's domestic impact. Comparisons to historical conflicts like Japan's WWII propaganda and the Tet Offensive highlight the collapse of Putin's 'special military operation' narrative.