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Putin’s forces have made ‘genuine headway’ after capturing Lysychansk, say western officials – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2022

Street fighting, constant shelling as Russia pushes for control of Ukraine's Donbas

KYIV: Ukrainian troops were engaged in fierce street fighting with Russian soldiers in the industrial city of Sievierodonetsk, while other towns were under constant shelling, as the Kremlin pushed for control of the eastern Donbas region.

Bangkok Post · Jun 7, 2022

Vladimir Putin’s forces stalled in key advance in Donbas, says UK

Vladimir Putin’s forces have stalled in a key advance in the Donbas region of Ukraine, British defence chiefs said on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Jun 7, 2022

Russian rockets hit eastern Ukrainian town of Pokrovsk

The Russian rocket strikes came early in the morning in the eastern Ukrainian town of Pokrovsk

The Independent UK · May 25, 2022

Nato ‘doing literally nothing’ to stop Russia, says Kyiv – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · May 25, 2022

Russian soldier gets life for killing Ukrainian civilian

A Ukrainian court sentenced a captured Russian soldier to the maximum penalty of life in prison for killing a civilian, and the Kremlin hinted that it may put on trial some of the fighters who surrendered at Mariupol’s steelworks

The Independent UK · May 24, 2022

Russian Sentenced to Life in Ukraine’s 1st War Crimes Trial

A captured Russian soldier who pleaded guilty to killing a Ukrainian civilian was sentenced Monday to life in prison - the maximum - in the first war crimes trial since Moscow invaded Ukraine three months ago. Meanwhile, in a rare public expression of opposition to the war from the ranks…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 23, 2022

Siege ends at Ukraine's Mariupol steelworks, Russia seeks control of Donbas

The last Ukrainian forces holed up in Mariupol's smashed Azovstal steelworks surrendered on Friday, Russia's defense ministry said, ending the most destructive siege of the war as Moscow fought to cement control over the Donbas region.

Reuters · May 19, 2022

Finland’s leaders endorse NATO bid; Russia issues threats and continues airstrikes on eastern Ukraine

LVIV, Ukraine — As Finland’s leaders dealt him a blow by announcing their support for joining NATO, Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed his determination to maintain Moscow’s sway over eastern Ukraine as Russian missiles pounded the area.

Los Angeles Times · May 13, 2022

Russian invasion in eastern Ukraine reaching stalemate, says US official

Pentagon intelligence chief suggests neither side winning despite claim by Kyiv that its forces are pushing Russian troops back

The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2022