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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 324

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 324th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Jan 13, 2023

Zelensky Promises 'Everything Necessary' to Defend Soledar from Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed that Ukrainian forces defending Bakhmut and Soledar in the east will be armed with everything they need to keep Russian troops at bay in some of the bloodiest battles of the war. Kyiv said its troops were fighting to retain control of the now-battered industrial…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 13, 2023

Ukraine denies Russia’s claim that it has captured the city of Soledar

Russia's defence ministry said on Friday that its forces had taken control of the eastern Ukrainian mining town of Soledar on Thursday, state media reported. Kyiv, however, denied that this was the case, saying heavy fighting was still ongoing. Read our live blog below to see how the day's events…

France 24 · Jan 13, 2023

Bryan Kohberger appears in court with face cuts as he waives right to speedy trial

Latest court appearance coincides with the start of the spring semester at the University of Idaho, with many students returning to campus this week for the first time since the brutal murders

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2023

Russia's war on Ukraine latest: Germany sets condition for U.S. on supplying tanks

Ukraine pleaded on Thursday for the West to finally send it heavy tanks as the defence chiefs of the United States and Germany headed for a showdown over weapons that Kyiv says could decide the fate of the war.

Reuters · Jan 12, 2023

Vladimir Putin demotes Russia’s top commander ‘General Armageddon’ as his forces suffer major setbacks in Ukraine

Experts have described the move as a "significant" development.

Fortune · Jan 12, 2023

Russia could expand draft age as soon as this spring - lawmaker

Russia could raise the upper age limit for citizens to be conscripted into the armed forces as soon as this spring, a senior lawmaker has said, as part of Moscow's plans to boost the number of Russian troops by 30%.

Reuters · Jan 12, 2023

Russia Suggests Sweden Has ‘Something to Hide’ in Nord Stream Blast Probe

Russia questioned on Thursday whether Sweden had "something to hide" over explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines last year, as it slammed Stockholm for not sharing information in the ongoing investigations into the blasts. Swedish and Danish authorities are investigating four holes in the Nord Stream 1 and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 12, 2023

Ukraine Says it Is Holding Out despite Intense Battles in Soledar

Ukraine said on Thursday its troops were still holding out despite heavy fighting on a battlefield covered with bodies in a salt mining town in eastern Ukraine, where Russian mercenaries have claimed Moscow's first significant gain in half a year. The ultra-nationalist Russian mercenary group Wagner, run by an ally…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 12, 2023

Russia suggests Sweden has 'something to hide' in Nord Stream blast probe

Russia questioned on Thursday whether Sweden had "something to hide" over explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines last year, as it slammed Stockholm for not sharing information in the ongoing investigations into the blasts.

Reuters · Jan 12, 2023