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Russia’s ‘Elastic Defense’ Tactic Frustrates Ukraine’s Counteroffensive
Military analysts say that Russian commanders have been using a tactic known as “elastic defense” to prevent Ukraine from holding villages and other positions as...
Ukraine’s Government Downplays Uncertainty Over Support From Washington
Kyiv expressed confidence in continued U.S. support for its war against Russia after Congress passed a stopgap funding bill that did not include money for...
Russian Drone Strike Sparks Fire at Plant, Ukraine Says
Ukraine’s air force said it shot down 30 of 40 of the slow-moving drones fired from the Russian-occupied region of Crimea.
Amid Black Sea Threats, Ukraine Steps Up Use of New Shipping Route
The route has allowed Kyiv to revive exports of grain and other goods across the Black Sea despite Russia’s wartime threats to commercial shipping.
Ukrainian Grain on Cargo Ship Reaches Romania
After a journey of 12 hours across waters caught up in the war, a ship carrying tons of wheat made it safely to Romanian waters,...
What We Know About the Plane Crash Linked to Wagner Chief Prigozhin
The Wagner mercenary group leader, who staged a short-lived mutiny against Russia’s military leadership in June, was listed as a passenger on a plane that...
What Russia’s Grain Deal Actions Mean for Ukraine
Moscow withdrew from a deal that allowed Ukraine to export grain across the Black Sea despite a wartime blockade, and warned that ships sailing around...
What We Know About the Crimea Bridge Attack
Monday’s strike was the second in less than a year to target the Kerch Strait Bridge, which holds strategic and symbolic importance for Russia.
Ukraine Celebrates Return of Azov Commanders Held as Prisoners of War
Five members of the regiment returned home from Turkey to a heroes’ welcome on Saturday. The Kremlin accused Ankara of violating the terms of the...