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Russia’s first draft since the second world war has caused unparalleled chaos and anger across the country.

What does Putin, exactly, consider a threat to Russia’s territorial integrity? And would he actually move to use nuclear weapons to defend it?

Glory to the Heroes of Russia

The president’s announcement raised fears that some men of fighting age would not be allowed to leave the country

Beijing has tried to hold a balanced position but Russian leader may force it ‘to stay somewhat further away’ from him, one Chinese analyst says

Russia strikes Ukraine as “referendums” are under way in occupied areas

Military members of the self-proclaimed Luhansk People’s Republic, held by Russian-backed separatists, during voting in the so-called ‘referendums’ under way in parts of Ukraine amid Russia’s continuing invasion

Usually sleepy border crossings into Kazakhstan and Mongolia have also been overwhelmed by the sudden influx of Russians looking for a way out

The referendums have been widely condemned in Kyiv and the west as illegitimate

Putin has warned Moscow would respond more forcefully if its troops were put under further pressure, raising concerns about use of nuclear weapons