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strategic retreat

Ukraine Forces to Retreat From Severodonetsk: Governor

"Remaining in positions that have been relentlessly shelled for months just doesn't make sense."
in the crossfire

Road Shelled as Russian Forces Battle for Devastated Ukraine City

The shelling happened on the road between the towns of Siversk and Bakhmut, now the main route being used to reach the city of Lysychansk.
Relentless offensive

Key Ukrainian City Under 'Massive' Russian Bombardment

"They are just destroying everything," said the governor of Ukraine's Luhansk region.
eastern front

Ukraine Says Attacks Escalating, as Russia-EU Tensions Rise

The EU foreign policy chief called the Russian blockade of Ukrainian ports "a real war crime."
news

EU Backs Ukraine's 'European dream' as Russia Cuts Gas Supplies

Brussels backed Kyiv's bid for EU candidate status Friday, a decision Putin said he had "nothing against."
show of support

EU Backs Ukraine’s ‘European Dream’ as Russia Cuts Gas Supplies

Membership may still take years or even decades.
faltering defenses

U.S. Announces $1Bln More in Arms for Ukraine

Russian forces continued to pressure Kyiv's troops in Donbas, as President Vladimir Putin held new phone talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Desperate Battle

Russians Bid to Encircle Severodonetsk, Zelensky Pleads for Arms

Ukrainian troops have been told "to surrender or die" by Russia-backed forces.
Every meter

Russia Strikes Depot in West Ukraine, Battle for Severodonetsk Rages

Russia said the strike on Chortkiv destroyed U.S.-supplied "anti-tank missile systems, portable air defense systems and shells.”
welcome mat revoked

‘Rich Also Cry’: Russia’s Sanctioned Oligarchs Lose Luxuries

The West's seizing and freezing of assets is proving the toughest trial yet for Kremlin-favored tycoons.
Liberal Claim

U.K. Court Hears Abramovich Libel Claim Over Putin Book

Abramovich rejects "lazy inaccuracies" in a book that claims he took over Chelsea Football Club at the Kremlin's behest, his lawyer said Wednesday.