A sharp shift toward deadly strikes signaled that domestic pressure over Russia’s flailing war effort had escalated to the point where Vladimir Putin felt a decisive show of force was necessary.
Tag: Ukraine
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Putin Unleashes Barrage of Missiles on Ukrainian Civilian Areas
The Russian president tied the attack to a bombing of the bridge to Crimea, and vowed that more strikes would follow if Russian targets were hit again.
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Russia’s New Onslaught Against Ukraine
Readers respond to the latest Russian attacks in Ukraine. Also: The wonders of math; pandemic spending; Republicans and crime.
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Russia Warns of Reprisals for Crimea Bridge Attack
Bitter over a strike against a vital bridge, Moscow hit civilian areas of Ukraine with a barrage of rockets, and some Ukrainians feared worse to come.
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As Ukraine Forces Press Offensive, Front Line Is Shifting Fast
Evidence of killings and torture is discovered in a forest camp outside the village of Borova as Ukrainian soldiers recapture territory.