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High cost of Russian gains in Ukraine may limit new advance

Putin has declared victory in the eastern Ukraine region of Luhansk, but the high cost of Russian gains may limit a new advance.

3 years ago

Biden to block US trade with eastern Ukrainian regions after Putin recognition

Putin's declaration paves the way for Russia to openly send troops and weapons to the long-running conflict pitting Ukrainian forces against Moscow-backed rebels.

By Howard Altman

3 years ago

All-out war or ‘creeping occupation’ among Putin options, says Ukraine MoD

There are two potential courses of action Putin could take — either all-out war or a “creeping occupation” of Ukraine, that nation's Ministry of Defense tells Military Times.

By Howard Altman

3 years ago

Russians have 120,000 troops on its border, increased intel gathering, Ukraine ministry says

There are about 98,000 Russian ground troops and about 22,000 air and naval forces arrayed around the former Soviet satellite, according to a Ukrainian military assessment obtained by Military Times.

By Howard Altman

3 years ago

Russia fires on Ukrainian vessels in Black Sea; 2 wounded

Earlier in the day, Russia and Ukraine traded accusations over a separate incident involving the same vessels, prompting Moscow to block passage through the narrow Kerch Strait, which separates the peninsula from the Russian mainland.

6 years ago

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