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Russia Says Army Seized New Village in Eastern Ukraine

Moscow has claimed to have captured a string of villages in the area, even as it struggles to fight off a major Ukrainian counter-attack into its own western...

Lviv Mourns Mother, Three Daughters Killed in Russian Strike

Seven people in total were killed in the attack, which came amid a surge in Russian strikes on Ukraine as Kyiv pursues its cross-border offensive in Russian...

‘Russians at War’: Documentary About Russian Troops in Ukraine Criticized at Venice Film Fest

Director Anastasia Trofimova defended her film against a barrage of negative critiques.

1 Killed, Dozens Injured in Russian Strikes on Ukraine's Pavlohrad

Ukraine's air force said Russia fired five Iskander ballistic missiles at Pavlohrad, located in the central Dnipropetrovsk region.

U.S. Charges 5 Russian Military Officers Over Ukraine Cyberattacks

The officers are accused of conducting cyberattacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine ahead of the Russian invasion.

Ukraine Cancels Pokrovsk Evacuation Train, Citing Security Fears

Moscow's forces are within 10 kilometers of the city, where officials are urging the 27,000 people still there to leave.

‘Only the Dad Is Alive’: Strike Decimates Ukrainian Family

The news triggered condemnations from Ukrainian officials, who repeated pleas for more air defense from Western partners.

Ukrainian Attack on Donetsk Region Market Kills 3, Moscow-Backed Official Says

The Kremlin-appointed governor of the Donetsk region, Denis Pushilin, claimed the strike was carried out using NATO-standard artillery shells.

Hundreds Still Missing in Russia’s Kursk Region Amid Ongoing Incursion

Of the 918 people who were reported missing last month, 202 were found alive, while five were confirmed dead.

Russian Military Says Targeted Drone Training Center in Poltava Attack

At least 53 people were killed and 298 others were injured in Tuesday’s attack on a military institute and nearby hospital in the city.

Ukraine’s Government Reshuffle Will Not Impact Ceasefire Talks, Kremlin Says

Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow was “carefully monitoring” the resignations and appointments in Kyiv.

Deadly Strike Hits Ukraine’s Lviv as Zelensky Confirms Reshuffle

"In total, seven people died in Lviv, including three children," Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko wrote.

UN Nuclear Head Says Discussed Kursk Plant Safety With Zelensky

Ukraine sent thousands of troops into the Kursk region on Aug. 6, triggering fighting less than 50 kilometers (30 miles) away from the nuclear plant.

Ukrainian Soldier Jailed 20 Years in Russia After Crimea Operation

Oleksandr Lyubas was captured in October during an amphibious operation in Russia-annexed Crimea.

Russian Priests Bless Bryansk Region Against Ukrainian Attack

The local diocese claimed that a “miracle-working” icon helped residents of Bryansk ward off Napoleon's troops in 1812.

Russian Strike Kills Dozens in Ukrainian City

The attack on Poltava is one of the single deadliest strikes of the two-and-a-half-year war.

Ukrainian Drone Smashes Into Church in Russia’s Belgorod Region

Photos showed the church’s dome toppled over and the interior charred, though authorities said fire crews quickly put out the flames.

Russia’s August Advances in Ukraine Biggest Since October 2022

Most of the gains were toward the logistical hub of Pokrovsk, and as of late Sunday the army had come to within less than seven kilometers of the city...

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Resetting U.S.-Russia Relations Would Be a Mistake

Envisaging a future reset with Russia is not pragmatism. It is wishful thinking.

Putin Says Kursk Incursion Will Not Stop Russian Advance in Eastern Ukraine

The Kremlin leader claimed that Russian forces in eastern Ukraine were making advances at a "rate that we have not seen for a long time."

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