Russia-Ukraine War
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Zelensky blames ‘whole world’ for Ukraine’s failures in Kharkov
Russian forces recently captured several settlements near the city, gaining an upper hand in the region
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Buffer or ruse?: Russia's new offensive in northeast Ukraine 'not an open road to Kharkiv'
Over the past three days, Russia has seized control of several localities north of Kharkiv in a fierce new offensive that could bring Moscow to the gates of Ukraine’s second-largest city. FRANCE 24 spoke to several military analysts who believe that it is still too early to speak of a turning point in Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Putin's Preparing Better Than Us for a Long War
The Kremlin’s appointment of an economist to run the defense ministry is a sign of grandiose intent
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Putin defence minister shake-up a sign of plans for ‘long confrontation’ with West
President Vladimir Putin's nomination of top economic official Andrei Belousov as defence minister is a sign of the importance the Russian leader places on the war economy in gaining the upper hand in what he expects will be a long conflict against Ukraine, analysts say.
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Latest Russia-Ukraine War
Russia having ‘tactical success’ near Kharkov, Ukrainian military admits
The pace of the Russian advance has reportedly caused discontent in Kiev’s ranks
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Russian Forces Push Deeper Into Northern Ukraine
With Ukrainian troops outnumbered, exhausted and now in retreat near Kharkiv, many Ukrainians wonder if the war has taken a significant turn for the worse.
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Russia claims troops enter border town near Kharkiv
Ukraine is concerned about what could happen if Russian troops get within artillery range of Kharkiv.
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Russia’s Bombardment of Ukraine Is More Lethal Than Ever
Ukraine is shooting down a far smaller proportion of Russian missile attacks than it was earlier in the war as its enemy launches more harder-to-hit weapons.
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Thousands evacuated in Ukraine as Russia advances in Kharkiv region
Russia said Sunday it had captured four more villages in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, as thousands of residents were evacuated from the offensive in an area where Russian troops were repelled in 2022.
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Kiev replaces key commander amid Russia’s advance – media
The reported dismissal was linked to Moscow’s operations in Kharkov region
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Zelensky fires state security chief
The sacking of Major General Rud could be linked to an alleged plot to assassinate the Ukrainian leader, according to local med
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Russia launches new offensive – Kiev
Moscow’s military has renewed an assault on Ukraine’s Kharkov Region, according to President Vladimir Zelensky
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Russian military reports new gains in Ukraine’s Kharkov Region
Moscow has also announced the liberation of another settlement in Donbass
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Israel shuts down Al Jazeera offices: A 'message' being sent to Qatar, expert says
Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that his government has voted unanimously to shut down the local offices of Qatar-owned broadcaster Al Jazeera, escalating Israel’s long-running feud with the channel at a time when ceasefire negotiations with Hamas — mediated by Qatar — are gaining steam. Qatar is currently hosting Hamas's leadership. “This has probably got a lot more to do with these negotiations, pressure, or some sort of message being sent to Qatar than it has to do with Al Jazeera as a television network,” said John Lyndon, executive director at the Alliance for Middle East Peace.
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Ukrainian village of Ocheretyne left in ruins after Russian barrage
Kyiv says Moscow forces have gained ‘foothold’ in area north of Donetsk city after pounding depleted defenders
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US intel admits ‘potential for Russian military breakthrough’ in Ukraine conflict
China’s assistance has “tilted momentum on the battlefield in Moscow’s favor,” Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines has told senators
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Russian missile slams educational institute in Ukraine's Odesa, kills four
A Russian missile attack on an educational institution in the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Odesa on Monday killed four people and injured 28 others, local officials said. On an unnanounced visit to Kyiv, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said months-long delays in US military aid to Ukraine had "serious consequences on the battlefield", but that victory over Russia was still possible.
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Frontline has worsened for Ukraine, army chief says
Ukraine's commander-in-chief has said the situation on the frontline has worsened in the face of multiple Russian attacks.
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