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energy target

Russia Pounds Ukraine with Deadly 'Retaliation' Strikes

Moscow said the strikes were in response to a border incursion earlier this month.
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'we were not defeated'

Zelensky Eyes Victory for Ukraine on Anniversary of Russia Conflict

"Ukraine has inspired the world. Ukraine has united the world," Zelensky said.
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in the middle

Russians, Belarusians Caught in the Crossfire in Ukraine

Russians and Belarusians living in Ukraine are facing mounting administrative challenges that may force them out of the country.
independent inspections

Putin Allows Inspectors to Visit Russia-Held Nuclear Plant via Ukraine

Recent fighting around the Zaporizhzhia plant controlled by Russian forces has raised the specter of a nuclear incident comparable to Chernobyl.
high-level talks

Erdogan Warns of 'Another Chernobyl' After Talks in Ukraine

"While continuing our efforts to find a solution, we remain on the side of our Ukraine friends," Erdogan said.
black smoke

Russia Says Blasts at Military Site in Crimea 'Sabotage'

The explosion comes a week after a series of similar blasts at an airbase in the peninsula annexed from Ukraine.
deadly attack

Russian Strikes Near Ukraine Nuclear Plant Kill 14

Renewed fighting near the Zaporizhzhia plant has raised fears of a nuclear disaster.
high risks

Kremlin Accuses Kyiv of Shelling Nuclear Plant

Kyiv has accused Russia of "nuclear terrorism" and called for the area around the Zaporizhzhia plant to be demilitarized.
seek cover

Ukraine Minister Dives for Cover as Frontline Heats Up

Interior minister Denys Monastyrskiy was forced to seek cover as the shells exploded, shortly after he gave on camera interviews to international media...
go for the gold

No Flag, No Anthem, But Russia Olympic Chief Still Wants Tokyo Golds

The head of Russia's Olympic Committee believes his athletes are headed to the Tokyo Games with an unfair disadvantage.
pyrrhic victory

In Doping Scandal, Russia Opts For 'Honorable Surrender'

Instead of going on the offensive, observers say, Moscow is preoccupied with mitigating the fallout from the reputational blow.
bargaining chip

With Cutting-Edge Hypersonics, Russia Leads in New Arms Race

"No one except Russia has hypersonic weapons but everyone wants them," said one analyst.
stifled dissent

Russia's Crackdown on Free Expression in 5 Cases

Russia has grown increasingly intolerant of voices that challenge the conservative values championed by the Kremlin.
QUARANTINE

Russian Soccer Restart Jeopardized After Positive Coronavirus Tests

Entire FK Rostov squad put in quarantine 48 hours before first match.
fresh air

Traffic Jams and Jubilation as Moscow Emerges From Virus Lockdown

The swift lifting of the unpopular restrictions brought a welcome taste of freedom but spurred skepticism.