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'colossal shelling'

Zelensky Rebukes West as Russia Closes in on Key Ukraine City

Moscow's army is plotting a slow but steady course deeper into Ukraine's eastern Donbas.
‘Three months of heroism’

Ukraine’s Zelensky Calls for Western Unity as Russia Advances

Russia is now focused on expanding its gains in eastern Donbas, home to pro-Russian separatists, as well as the southern coast.
Pockets of resistance

Russia Intensifies Donbas Offensive as War Enters Fourth Month

Russia is now focused on securing and expanding its gains in Donbas and the southern coast.
Trial conclusion

War Crimes Verdict Looms as Russian Offensive Intensifies

The local governor said Russian forces were using scorched earth tactics in the eastern Ukrainian city of Severodonetsk.
captured city

Russia Says Mariupol Battle At End as Ukrainian Defenders Surrender

Moscow's flattening of Mariupol has drawn multiple accusations of war crimes.
‘Not an exaggeration’

Ukraine Orders End to Defense of Mariupol

The defense ministry in Kyiv said Russian forces were preventing civilians in Donbas from fleeing to Ukrainian-controlled territory.
judicial reckoning

Life Sentence Requested for Russian Soldier in Kyiv War Crimes Trial

"I know that you will not be able to forgive me, but nevertheless I ask you for forgiveness."