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Articles by Hervé Bar for AFP

Shifting focus

Civilians Flee Eastern Ukraine After Deadly Railway Station Attack

Six weeks into its invasion, Russia looks set to launch a new offensive in eastern and southern Ukraine.
deadly strike

50 Killed in Train Station Strike as Civilians Flee East Ukraine

Russia has denied launching the attack.
Day 43

Civilians Flee East Ukraine, Warnings of 'Horrific' Abuses

More than a month into President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, Moscow has shifted its focus after stiff resistance put paid to hopes of an easy...
eastern front

Ukraine Warns of ‘Last Chance’ To Flee as Russia Prepares Eastern Attack

The evacuation calls come amid fears of fresh atrocities, after chilling discoveries in areas from which Moscow's troops have withdrawn.
bracing for impact

Ukraine Governor Urges Evacuations in Region Targeted By Russia

Since Russia said it would focus on the "liberation" of the Donbas, residents have been living in fear of a major offensive.
Handing Over

Azerbaijan Extends Armenian Pullout Deadline From Disputed Area

Armenians of the Kalbajar district began fleeing the area days before the initial handover deadline.
Tensions Rising

Anger Mounts in Armenia Over Karabakh Peace Deal

More than 400 Russian peacekeepers deployed on Wednesday to Nagorno-Karabakh.
PEACE AGREEMENT

Russian Peacekeepers Head to Nagorno-Karabakh After Peace Deal

A Russian force of 1,960 military personnel and 90 armored personnel carriers will deploy to the region as peacekeepers.
seeking resolution

Moscow Hosts Armenia-Azerbaijan Talks as Fighting Continues

"We are moving towards a truce tonight or tomorrow but it's still fragile," French President Emmanuel Macron's office said.