Tag: Belarus

Russia and Ukraine Step Up Recruitment, Bracing for Fights Ahead

After a winter of intense battles and heavy losses in Ukraine’s east, both Russia and Ukraine are taking steps to replenish their depleted forces.

Some Ukrainians Refuse to Leave Avdiivka Despite Russian Bombardment

In Avdiivka, as in Bakhmut and other devastated places on the front lines, most residents left long ago, but there are holdouts.

China Welcomes Belarusian Leader Amid Concerns About Ukraine

President Aleksandr G. Lukashenko’s visit comes shortly after the United States accused Beijing of preparing to give arms and ammunition to Russia to help its war on Ukraine.