An eerie limbo prevails at small art shows, independent theaters and private political clubs, where the war is the elephant in the room.

As oil prices fall back to levels not seen since before the Middle East war began, the Kremlin will be forced to confront a deepening budget deficit.

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The Russian authorities said 419 drones were shot down across Russia, including in the capital, and in Crimea.

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