This week in The Economist

The article discusses the indictment of former US President Donald Trump for plotting to overturn the 2020 election result.
It highlights how the Republicans have closed ranks around Trump and argues that only politics, not the law, will stop him in 2024.
The article also covers the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, with Ukraine's counter-offensive not making the desired progress.
It mentions Russia's desperate measures to recruit soldiers, including forbidding conscripts from leaving and making it harder to hide within the country.
The article provides insights for investors, including lessons from a year of surprises and discussions on the future of Alphabet and Volkswagen.