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The attempted strike on the Engels air base was reported to have been launched by Ukraine’s GUR military intelligence agency

As the war enters its 755th day, these are the main developments.

IOC strongly opposes Russia's Friendship Games as a political maneuver to counter sports isolation.

Russia said on Tuesday that its forces had taken control of the eastern Ukrainian village of Orlivka, situated about four kilometres (2.5 miles) west of the town of Avdiivka, which Moscow's forces captured last month after one of the bloodiest battles of the war. Earlier, Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said…

Russia said Tuesday that its troops had made gains in eastern Ukraine, building on recent advances against Ukrainian forces in critical need of Western aid.

Russian border region evacuates children due to escalating Ukrainian attacks, leading to casualties and unrest.

Russian President Putin's visit to China in May to strengthen ties and deepen cooperation between the two countries.

French land forces are ready to respond to any threat as they prepare for even "the toughest engagements", their commander said in remarks published Tuesday.

Russian border region evacuates children amid escalating conflict with casualties and military actions. Stay informed with AP's coverage of the war in Ukraine.