Russia War

• Russian military boosted by 335K new troops, defence minister says

  While Ukraine was able to win back territory last year from Russia in attacks which humiliated the Russian armed forces, this year has been different.

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  Oct 3
  
• Ukraine takes delivery of U.S. Abrams tanks as counteroffensive continues

  Mark Milley, the top U.S. general, has said he regards M1 Abrams tanks as the world's best and that they "will make a difference" in the 19-month-old war.

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  Sep 29
  
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• Ukrainian troops are ‘gradually gaining ground,’ NATO chief says

  Speaking at a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Jens Stoltenberg also said Russian troops were fighting for Moscow's "imperial delusions."

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  Sep 28
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• Russian torture methods in Ukraine have resulted in some deaths, UN inquiry says

  The commission has previously said that violations committed by Russian forces in Ukraine, including the use of torture, may constitute crimes against humanity.

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  Sep 25
• Ukraine strikes Black Sea navy HQ with missile, Russian official says

  Crimea, which Russia seized and annexed from Ukraine in 2014, has been a frequent target of Ukrainian attacks in the course of the 19-month war.

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  Sep 22
• Ukraine strikes Russian air base in Crimea, Kyiv says

  The intelligence source told Reuters the attack had inflicted "serious damage" on equipment at the base. Russia has not commented on the reports.

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  Sep 21
• Human rights in Russia have ‘significantly deteriorated’ since Ukraine war: UN expert

  The expert alleges Russian authorities have carried out mass arbitrary and says those detained risk death due to the "persistent use of torture and ill-treatment."

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  Sep 18
• Ukraine retakes village south of Russian-held Bakhmut

  Kyiv's troops were securing their foothold in the area, while Russian forces suffered significant casualties and lost equipment, the Ukrainian General Staff said.

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  Sep 15
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• Putin accepts Kim’s invitation to visit North Korea as ‘comrades’ strengthen ties

  The U.S. State Department said the Biden administration "won't hesitate" to impose additional sanctions on Russia and North Korea if they conclude any new arms deals.

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  Sep 14
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• Ukraine strikes Russian naval targets in Crimean city of Sevastopol

  The attack highlighted Kyiv's growing missile capabilities as Russia continues to bombard Ukraine from afar with long-range missiles and assault drones.

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  Sep 13