The iron- and steel-producing factories of Ukraine’s rust belt have made body armor, helmets and armored plates for vehicles — and steelworkers risked their lives rolling out heavy machinery at the beginning of the war to help physically block the Russian advance.
Tag: Ukraine
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Some Ukrainians Refuse to Leave Avdiivka Despite Russian Bombardment
In Avdiivka, as in Bakhmut and other devastated places on the front lines, most residents left long ago, but there are holdouts.
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State Dept. Proposes Joint Tribunal to Try Russian Leaders
The proposed court, a joint effort by Ukraine and other nations, would investigate the Kremlin for the crime of aggression, but there’s a catch: President Vladimir V. Putin could be immune from prosecution.
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How to Lift the Fog of War in Ukraine? Try These Playing Cards.
To help soldiers quickly distinguish friend from foe, the Pentagon is issuing playing cards with pictures of 52 different NATO weapons systems.
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Wagner Fighters Left as Convicts. Will Russia Bury Them as Heroes?
As thousands of ex-prisoners fight and die in Ukraine, honoring their memory is becoming a patriotic imperative in Russia. But some committed crimes their old neighbors cannot forget.