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intensified fighting

Zelensky Visits Ukraine's East, Fires Kharkiv Security Chief

"The situation is very difficult, especially in those areas ... where the Russian army is trying to squeeze at least some result for itself."
as resources allow

Ukraine Says ‘Everything’ Being Done to Defend Donbas From Russian Onslaught

An intensifying Russian offensive is prompting Kyiv to consider a strategic retreat from some key areas to avoid being surrounded.
'obvious policy'

Ukraine's Zelensky Accuses Russia of 'Genocide' in Donbas Onslaught

Invading forces are closing in on several cities, including Severodonetsk and Lysychansk.
‘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.
renaming the streets

‘Everything Russian Must Go’: Ukraine’s Kharkiv Renames Streets

"Names are associated with a certain nation or country. What is being done by this country, we can all see," declared engineer Laryssa Vassylchenko. 
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.