Earlier in the war, Ukraine’s leadership was more equivocal about pitched battles with high casualties. There’s no second-guessing this time. Some analysts say it makes sense strategically.
Tag: Wagner Group
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Putin Wants Fealty, and He’s Found It in Africa
The Russian president has unleashed a new disorder on the world with his war in Ukraine, and the Central African Republic may be its ultimate expression.
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Threat of Invasion From Belarus Low, Says Ukraine Spy Chief
In a wide-ranging interview on the state of the war, Kyrylo Budanov also spoke about Russia-Iran relations and Moscow’s obsession with taking the city of Bakhmut.
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In Bakhmut, a Food Stand Stays Open Despite the War
Despite all the shelling, and with no electricity, one snack shop is still serving the soldiers and citizens who have stayed in Bakhmut, Ukraine, a pivotal battleground in the war.
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Russian Official in Africa Wounded by Package Bomb, Moscow Says
The official, previously identified as a senior operative with the Wagner Group, was hospitalized in the capital of the Central African Republic, according to the Russian embassy.