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Tag: Mariupol (Ukraine)
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How Much of Ukraine Does Russia Hold?
Although Russian forces failed to take Kyiv, they have captured large chunks of the south and east, giving Moscow a chance to strangle the country economically.
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Putin’s Forces Battle in East Ukraine to Feed His Hunger for a Victory
The fighting has intensified ahead of Russia’s May 9 Victory Day holiday commemorating the Soviet Union’s triumph over Nazi Germany.
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Why the Battle for Mariupol Is Important for Putin
A victory in the predominantly Russian-speaking city could give a veneer of credibility to the Russian leader’s false claims of ridding Ukraine of “Nazis.”