Many of the fighters for Ukraine’s western territorial defense units were assigned benign tasks away from the fighting when they first joined. Then they were called to the front to fight.
Tag: Russia
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Brittney Griner, Women’s Basketball Star, Goes on Trial in Russia
The American basketball star Brittney Griner has endured months in a Russian prison and the threat of years more, a wartime bargaining chip between Moscow and Washington.
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Advanced U.S. Arms Make a Mark in Ukraine War, Officials Say
The powerful and highly mobile weapons systems, which can fire guided rockets with a range of 40 miles, are desperately needed in the battle for eastern Ukraine.
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Biden Vows to Back Ukraine ‘as Long as It Takes’ Despite Economic Toll
NATO leaders concluded a summit with new commitments to a united front against Russian aggression, but they face the challenge of persuading their own people that it’s worth the cost.
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Missing From Biden’s Europe Trip: An Endgame for War and Cheaper Gas
The G7 and NATO meetings this week underscored the pressure on Western leaders caused by soaring energy costs resulting from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.