Russia, which has many time zones, is seeking to integrate the regions after illegally annexing them in September.
Tag: Donetsk (Ukraine)
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Ukraine’s Forces Have Retreated from Soledar After an Intense Battle
Ukraine’s military acknowledged a gain for Russian forces that brings them closer to encircling the strategic eastern city of Bakhmut.
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Ukraine Finds Sexual Crimes Where Russian Troops Ruled
Russian officials have denied abuses against civilians despite widespread evidence of sexual violence by Russian troops documented by Ukrainian and international investigators.
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Ukraine Signals It Will Stay on the Offensive, Despite Talk of a Lull
Many analysts and diplomats have suggested there could be a pause in major combat, and even peace talks, over the winter, but after pushing the Russians out of Kherson, Ukraine has no desire to stop.
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Russia Looks to Private Militia to Secure a Victory in Eastern Ukraine
Wagner Group forces launched attacks from several directions on the city of Bakhmut, though analysts said seizing it would yield little strategic value.