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Russia’s Memorial Rights Group Co-Chair on Trial Over Ukraine Criticism

Oleg Orlov, who faces up to five years in jail, said he stood by his words but held no illusions on the outcome of the trial.
In depth

Russia’s Massive Army Recruitment Drive Appears to Deliver Few Soldiers

Experts believe the campaign is a Kremlin attempt to avoid risking a major public backlash by launching another round of mobilization. 
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wait is over

Ukraine Says Launched Promised Counteroffensive Against Russia – WaPo

Four Ukrainian soldiers and officers said Kyiv has launched intensified attacks on the frontline in southeast Ukraine.
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unbacked claim

Russia Tells UN Court Ukraine Shelled Dam

The Russian Ambassador to the Netherlands provided no evidence to the court to support his claims.
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developing feud

Russian Officer Accuses Wagner of Torture, Disinformation

Lieutenant Colonel Roman Vinivitin said a video in which he confessed to firing at a Wagner vehicle was made under duress.
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awkward questions

Putin Postpones Call-In Over Ukraine Counteroffensive – Kommersant

Several major political events involving Putin have been delayed or scrapped amid Russian military reversals in Ukraine.
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washed away

Ukraine Dam's Destruction Increases Mines Threat: Red Cross

Anti-personnel and anti-tank mines like TM-57 will now have been dispersed into unknown locations, said ICRC's Weapon Contamination Unit.
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land for service

Putin Orders Free Land Handouts for Ukraine War Veterans

Since Moscow invaded neighboring Ukraine, the authorities have sought various ways to encourage Russians to sign up to fight in the war.
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critical system

Russia Blames Ukraine for Key Ammonia Pipeline Detonation

The Tolyatti-Odesa pipeline, which is the world's longest ammonia pipeline, stopped operating following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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energy target

Blackouts in Russian Border Region After Drone Strikes – Governor

The governor of Russia’s Kursk region said Ukrainian forces dropped two explosives on a substation near the border.
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risk factor

Ukraine Nuke Plant Safe for Now After Dam Break – IAEA

Though the reservoir's water level is falling, the facility has "back-up options available," the IAEA said.
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‘Catastrophe’

Ukraine Dam Destruction a 'Consequence' of Russian Invasion: UN Chief

"Today's tragedy is yet another example of the horrific price of war on people," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.
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unverified claim

Russian Defense Ministry Says 'Thwarted' Ukrainian Counteroffensive

"For three days, the Ukrainian regime has launched a long-promised offensive at different points," Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said.
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under water

Explainer: What the Kakhovka Dam Catastrophe Means For the Ukraine-Russia War

The dam breach puts the local population, environment and Ukraine's counteroffensive at risk.
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sabotage claims

Russia Claims Arrests in Ukrainian ‘Dirty Bomb’ Plot

The FSB claimed that Ukraine’s military intelligence had set up a special unit to supply sabotage groups within Russia “and drop bombs on fuel and...
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evacuation launched

Flooding in Ukraine's Kherson Region After Critical Dam Destroyed

Ukrainian and Russian officials have blamed each other for the breach, which threatens the nearby Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
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contrasting claims

Zelensky Hails Advances as Russia Says Offensive Repelled

Ukraine's leader praised his troops for advances claimed near the devastated city of Bakhmut, while Russia said it had repelled a large-scale attack.
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Hijacked broadcast

Radio Waves Air Fake Putin 'State of Emergency' Address

A voice resembling that of President Vladimir Putin claimed that Ukrainian forces attacked Russian territory and declared a "full mobilization."
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heightened fears

Looting Reported in Belgorod Region Amid Shelling, Evacuation

Videos published on social media have shown shops with broken windows and empty shelves.
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