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Ukrainian servicemen fire a mortar on a front line, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, near Bakhmut, Donetsk region, Ukraine, in this handout image released November 6, 2022. Iryna Rybakova/Press Service of the 93rd Independent Kholodnyi Yar Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces/Handout via REUTERS

Russia Likely Planning to Encircle Donetsk Oblast Town of Bakhmut, Britain Says

Russia is likely planning to encircle the Donetsk Oblast town of Bakhmut with tactical advances to the north and south, Britain's defence ministry said on Saturday. The capture of the town would…

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In this image taken from video, Russian draftees gather inside an indoor stadium turned into collection center for the draftees, who will be sent to the military units of the Eastern Military District, in Yakutsk, Russia, Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. Mobilization is underway in Russia's Far Eastern region of Yakutia after President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial mobilization of reservists Wednesday to bolster his forces in Ukraine. The words in the background read "From friendship in sports to peace on earth!". (AP Photo)

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Voting began in Russian-held regions of Ukraine on referendums to become part of Russia, Moscow-backed officials there said Friday as Ukrainian and United Nations officials reported evidence of war…

AP 23 September 2022

A live broadcast of Russian President Vladimir Putin's annual phone-in is seen at the TASS news agency in Moscow on June 30, 2021. GAVRIIL GRIGOROVTASS VIA GETTY IMAGE

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The title might appear “blatant” as per the standards and criteria of the “Russian military operation.” This has been the official name for the military confrontations and battles taking place on…

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U.S. President Joe Biden provides an update on Russia and Ukraine during remarks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., February 22, 2022. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

U.S., G7 Allies to Hold Russia Accountable After Attack on Ukraine - Biden

U.S. President Joe Biden will meet with his counterparts from the Group of Seven allies early Thursday to map out more severe measures against Russia after President Vladimir Putin launched what…

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