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How Close is Russia to Capturing Ukraine’s Key Stronghold of Vuhledar?

While Vuhledar's defenders are holding out for now, analysts say it’s only a matter of time before Ukrainian troops are forced to withdraw.

10 Years Later, Russian Volunteer Fighters Recall Fueling the War in Donbas

Thousands of Russian citizens joined the armed insurgency in eastern Ukraine that marked the initial phase of Russia's covert invasion.

In Photos: 10 Years Ago, the War in Donbas Began

Shortly after the annexation of Crimea, a group of fighters led by Russian military commander Igor Girkin joined pro-Russian separatist forces in the Donetsk...

Ukraine Says Russian Shelling Kills Two in East

Krasnogorivka lies directly on the frontline in the eastern Donetsk region, more than half of which is under the control of Russian forces and is an active...

Death Toll Hits 28 in Occupied East Ukraine Strike – Russian Rescuers

Moscow's occupation forces said Kyiv had targeted a bakery that is popular on weekends in the Luhansk region city of Lysychansk.

Russia Says Captured Small Village in East Ukraine

The village of Vesele lies 20 kilometers northeast of Bakhmut, the industrial city that was flattened by months of fighting.

Russia Says Repelled 'Large-Scale' Ukraine Offensive in Donetsk

Russia's Ministry of Defense reported that on Sunday six mechanized and two tank battalions hit southern Donetsk.

Moscow Says Kyiv Using U.K. Missiles to Hit 'Civilian Targets'

Moscow said Saturday that Kyiv used British long-range missiles to target civilian sites in the eastern city of Luhansk, wounding six children.

Putin Visits Occupied Ukraine Territories

This was the first time Putin has visited Ukraine's Kherson and Luhansk regions since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.

Two Killed, Eight Wounded in Eastern Ukraine: Mayor

The mayor of Kramatorsk accused Moscow of having used cluster bombs in the attack.

Moscow Says 14 Killed in Ukraine Strike on Eastern Hospital, Kyiv Claims 3 Dead in Russian Strike

Russia's Defense Ministry on Saturday accused the Ukrainian army of striking a hospital in the eastern Luhansk region, leaving 14 dead and injuring 24...

Russia-Annexed Ukrainian Regions to Move to Moscow Time – Ministry

Residents of the Kremlin-controlled areas of four Ukrainian regions will soon have to put their clocks forward by an hour as their time zone switches to...

Ukraine Rejects Russian Claim of Devastating 'Retaliatory Strike'

Russia said Sunday it had carried out a devastating "retaliatory strike" in eastern Ukraine to avenge a recent deadly attack on its troops, a claim quickly...

Kremlin Proxies to Close Polls in 'Sham' Ukraine Annexation Votes

Annexation polls were due to close Tuesday in Kremlin-controlled regions of Ukraine, as officials in Moscow repeated warnings that Russia could use nuclear...

Russia ‘Regroups’ Troops in East as Ukraine Advances

Russia said it was pulling back troops from the eastern Kharkiv region of Ukraine as Kyiv announced massive territorial gains in its lightning counteroffensive...

Car Bomb Kills Daughter of Kremlin Hardline Ideologue

Daria Dugina, born in 1992, was killed when a bomb placed in her Toyota Land Cruiser went off outside Moscow.

Five Europeans Go on Trial in Separatist-Controlled Ukraine

Three Britons, one Swede and a Croat could face the death penalty in Donetsk.

Zelensky Urges Evacuation of Ukraine's Frontline Donetsk

Ukrainian estimates put the number of civilians still living in the unoccupied area of Donetsk at between 200,000 and 220,000.

Russia Eyes Full Donbas Control as Sievierodonetsk Set to Fall

Ukrainian pullback from the destroyed city brings Russia a step closer to capturing all of the Luhansk region.

Ukraine Forces to Retreat From Severodonetsk: Governor

"Remaining in positions that have been relentlessly shelled for months just doesn't make sense."

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