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ONGOING WAR

'Putin Destroyed Everything,' Says Odesa Mayor

"It is hard for me to speak of any kind of future friendship or relationship. I can't imagine that," the mayor said.
Last holdout

Rescue Mission Under Way at Azovstal as Hundreds Evacuated

The Ukrainian army said the soldiers in Mariupol had stopped Russian forces from rapidly capturing the southern city of Zaporizhzhia.
'lost momentum'

NATO Assures Ukraine of Open-Ended Military Support Against Russia

Western intelligence predicted Russia's campaign in eastern Ukraine would stall amid heavy losses and fierce resistance.
Heavy fighting

Fierce Fighting in Ukraine's East but Eurovision Win Lifts Spirits

Ukraine was fighting off a fierce Russian onslaught after a Eurovision victory gave the country a much-needed boost of morale.
long haul

Ukraine To Hold First War Crimes Trial as Moscow Says Kyiv Shelled Russian City

Ukraine said Vadim Shishimarin, a 21-year-old Russian service member, is accused of killing an unarmed 62-year-old civilian.
Three-day pause

Moscow Says Western Aid Cannot Prevent Russian Victory in Ukraine

The comments came as conflicting reports emerged about efforts to rescue civilians from a besieged steel plant in Mariupol.