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territorial gains

Russia Says Captured 2 Frontline Villages in Ukraine

Kyiv has struggled to hold the front line in recent months as it faces severe ammunition shortages, mostly due to delays in U.S. military aid.

Russia Says Forces Seized Village in Eastern Ukraine

Russia has pressed its manpower and weapons advantage on the battlefield, advancing deeper into Ukraine, including the village of Ocheretyne.

shifting alliances

Niger Receives New Russian Advisers, Equipment

A first set of about 100 Russian advisers had reportedly arrived in Niger on April 10 along with air defense systems.

Russia Says Downed Four U.S. Long-Range Missiles

Ukraine carried out the night attack using ATACMS missiles, Russian military claims

Russia Says Carried Out Strike on Ukraine’s Southern Command Center

Ukraine’s Operational Command South is based in the port city of Odesa, where authorities reported a deadly Russian missile attack early Wednesday.

Russia Sends Instructors, Air Defense System to Niger

Niger's military government agreed in January to step up military cooperation with Russia after expelling French forces.

Jailed Russian Nationalist Girkin Seeking to Fight in Eastern Ukraine Despite Ban

His wife said a military unit approved her husband’s candidacy to serve as a platoon commander earlier this year.

Wanted American Man Flees to Russia, Signs Military Contract

Wilmer Puello-Mota reportedly fled to Russia earlier this year while being tried in Rhode Island for possession of child pornography.

In Major Reshuffle, Russia Names Admiral Moiseyev New Navy Chief

Russia's Navy has suffered embarrassing warship losses in recent months as Ukraine increases its seaborne drone attacks.

India Raids Network Sending Citizens to Fight for Russia

At least two Indian citizens fighting as soldiers in Russia's armed forces have been killed in the Ukraine war.

Russian Defense Minister Scolds Artillery Manufacturer for ‘Slow’ Production

“Stop goofing around, guys,” Sergei Shoigu said during a tour of the Uraltransmash machine-building plant in the city of Yekaterinburg.

Russian Soldiers Convicted of Bribing Officer to Avoid Deployment – Kommersant

The unidentified officer was reportedly investigated for accepting the bribes, but Kommersant said it was unclear whether he stood trial.

Families Ask Putin to Return Mobilized Troops From Ukraine

“We’re against legalized slavery,” said members of Put’ Domoi (“Way Home”), a group of soldiers' wives and mothers calling for an end to mobilization...

foreign mercenaries

Nepal Detains 12 for Illegal Recruitment of Citizens Into Russian Army

The detained individuals had allegedly procured documents and arranged visas to send people to Russia via India and the United Arab Emirates.

legal precedent

In First, Russia Jails 2 Soldiers for ‘Failure to Prevent’ Ukrainian Strike – Kommersant

A Russian military court found the officers guilty of "violating the rules of combat duty to repel an unexpected attack on Russia."

deputy commander

Russian Navy General Killed in Ukraine, Governor Says

Unconfirmed reports of Major General Vladimir Zavadsky’s death first appeared in late November, claiming that he had been killed by a mine.

contract soldiers

Moscow’s Army Recruitment Drive Hits 2023 Target Early, Mayor Says

More than 22,000 people have signed contracts with the Russian military this year, according to Mayor Sergei Sobyanin.

Putin Pardons Slain Journalist's Killer for Fighting in Ukraine – RBC

Sergei Khadzhikurbanov was handed a 20-year prison sentence nearly a decade ago for his involvement in the 2006 killing of journalist Anna Politkovskaya...

Putin Visits Military HQ Overseeing Ukraine War Operations

It was the Russian leader's second visit to the military command center in the past month.

'Authoritative voice'

Turkey to Take Part in New Ukraine Peace Talks – Zelensky

President Erdogan will join next round of talks to end the Ukraine conflict in Malta on October 28-29

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