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Russia says its troops have captured a strategic town in eastern Ukraine
Russia on Sunday claimed its troops had captured a strategically important town in eastern Ukraine as part of a grinding campaign to weaken Kyiv’s grip on the country’s industrial heartland, while uncertainty over the continued flow of U.
Europe considers sending troops to Ukraine if there’s a ceasefire. But would Russia accept?
With Russia wearing down Ukraine’s stretched forces and U.S. President Donald Trump pressuring the two sides to end their nearly 3-year-old war, Kyiv and some of its European allies are discussing how that might be achieved in a way that would guarantee Ukraine’s future security.
Ukraine-Russia latest: Putin’s forces claim capture of strategic town as Zelensky makes demand for Trump talks to end war
Putin’s forces claim capture of strategic town as Zelensky makes demand for Trump talks to end war - Separate Mechanised Brigade confirms withdrawing strategically from some area to avoid encirclement
Russia claims its troops are in the last stages of taking another eastern Ukraine town
Russia’s Defense Ministry claims that Russian troops have fought their way into the center of a strategically important eastern Ukraine town and raised the Russian flag there after a monthslong battle.
Russia-Ukraine war: Russian captures Ukrainian town of Velyka Novosilka
Continuing their relentless advance on the Ukrainian front lines, Russian forces have captured the town of Velyka Novosilka in the Donetsk region. Moscow's Defense Ministry stated that Russian troops had "liberated" the settlement,

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Russia claims to capture Velyka Novosilka, Ukraine admits partial retreat but says battles ongoing
Ukraine’s 110th Mechanized Brigade acknowledged a withdrawal from parts of the village to avoid encirclement but claimed that ...
Trump says Ukraine should have surrendered to Russia and blames Zelensky for war
Trump claims that the Ukrainian leader decided he ‘wanted to fight’ when it was actually Russia who started hostilities ...
For Generations, Russia Was Syria’s Main Arms Supplier, That May Be Over
It already appears evident that the days of Russia serving as its leading arms supplier have come to an ignominious end.
Ukraine Is Losing Fewer Soldiers Than Russia — but It’s Still Losing the War
Russia has lost about twice as many men to death and serious injury as Ukraine. But the trends favor the Kremlin.
Russia Brushes Off Trump’s Threats on Ukraine
Moscow believes it has the resources and manpower to withstand at least another year of the conflict.
The Russian war economy is facing a ‘moment of truth’ as Putin’s dwindling cash reserves raise odds of a financial crash, expert says
"As the risk of a financial crash rises, Russia’s imperiled economy is about to pose serious constraints on Putin’s war." ...
North Koreans 'blow themselves up with grenades rather than risk capture', say Ukraine soldiers
Interviews with several Ukrainian troops reveal an apparent initial lack of awareness about the threats from drones and ...
Oil rises as Trump's Colombia sanctions threat rattles markets
Oil prices edged up on Monday, with traders still on edge despite the U.S. pulling back from initial sanctions threats ...