After seizing the city in eastern Ukraine after a long, brutal fight, the Wagner mercenary force is turning it over to the depleted Russian Army to defend.
Tag: Russia
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Russia’s War in Ukraine, in Photos
A photographic chronicle of the second year of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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What to Know About Russia’s Capture of Bakhmut in Ukraine
Moscow has declared victory in its long, bloody assault. But a full capture of the ruined city may not help Russian forces advance deeper in the Donbas region.
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The Battle for Bakhmut Is Over. What’s Next for Russia?
Seizing the city took 10 months and untold lives. Most likely, analysts say, Russia’s exhausted forces will settle into a defensive crouch, preparing for Ukraine’s counteroffensive.
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China and Russia, Targets of a Contentious G7 Summit, Draw Closer
Beijing and Moscow are holding visits this week as alarm grows in China that Western countries backing Ukraine are turning their attention to Asia.