Russia’s pro-war bloggers were quick to claim that Ukraine’s long-anticipated counteroffensive had begun, but Ukrainian officials downplayed the advances.
Tag: Defense and Military Forces
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A New Round of Middle East Fighting
The death of an imprisoned Palestinian militant leader on a hunger strike prompted new skirmishing.
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Zelensky, Citing Equipment Gaps, Says It’s Too Soon for Counteroffensive
Ukraine’s president played down the chance of an imminent military move, but the claim was greeted with some skepticism.
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Sudan’s Clashing Forces Agree to Allow Aid In, but Not to a Truce, U.S. Says
Officials hope the agreement will allow the delivery of lifesaving aid and ease conditions for the millions of Sudanese suffering after nearly four weeks of fighting between rival generals.
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Ukraine Makes Gains Near Embattled Bakhmut, a First in Months
The leader of Russia’s Wagner paramilitary group confirmed the Ukrainian advance, and continued to air divisions among Moscow’s forces.