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War Disrupts Ukrainian-Russian Mafia Bond

The network of drugs, guns and people trafficking that developed between Ukraine and Russia had been considered one of the world's strongest.
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Ukraine Leader Targets 'Jets Coalition' on U.K. Visit

The visit came as a Russian missile strike killed four people and hit a hospital in eastern Ukraine, but also as Zelensky's army readies a long-awaited...
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Moscow Says Western Aid Cannot Prevent Russian Victory in Ukraine

The comments came as conflicting reports emerged about efforts to rescue civilians from a besieged steel plant in Mariupol.

Civilians Reach Safety as Russia Renews Assault on Mariupol Plant

Russian forces on Tuesday resumed attacks on the Azovstal steel plant, where the Ukrainian fighters are making their last stand in Mariupol.

Dozens of Civilians Evacuated From Mariupol Steel Plant

The apparent ceasefire in Mariupol took place as Russian attacks continued unabated across Ukraine.

Russia Strikes Kyiv During UN Chief’s Visit, Biden Asks for $33Bln for Ukraine

The strikes on the Ukrainian capital were the first seen in weeks.

U.S. Sees Ukraine Beating Russia With 'Right Equipment'

The United States believes Kyiv can win the war against Russia if it has the "right equipment," Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said Monday.

Top U.S. Officials Visit Kyiv as War Casts Pall Over Orthodox Easter

Blinken and Austin’s trip comes as the war enters its third month.

Kyiv Readies for Top U.S. Official Visit, Odesa Attack Kills 8

Zelensky issued a new call for a meeting with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin "to end the war."

UN Documents ‘Unlawful’ Killings in Ukraine as Russia Vows Bigger Campaign

Ukraine says the battle for Mariupol continued despite Russian claims that it has "liberated" the besieged port city.

Russia Claims Mariupol ‘Liberated’ as U.S. Rushes New Aid for Ukraine

The fate of the besieged port has become totemic as Russia battles to complete a land bridge between Crimea and the Donbas.

Complex Questions as Face Recognition Tech Joins Ukraine War

Ukraine is employing face recognition technology to identify invading Russian troops killed on its soil, experts said Thursday

'Pick a Side': Russia Invasion Dilemma for U.S. Big Tech

U.S. tech giants were under intense pressure to pick a side regarding Ukraine's invasion, possible triggering Kremlin retribution.