Russia benefits as Turkey slows down Swedish and Finnish applications to NATO and Hungary continues to block an E.U. embargo on Russian oil.
Tag: War and Armed Conflicts
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Ukrainian Holdouts in Mariupol Surrender to an Uncertain Fate
The government’s order for hundreds of remaining fighters to stand down offers Russia a propaganda victory, but prospects for a prisoner swap seem unclear at best.
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Pentagon Faults Review of Deadly Airstrike but Finds No Wrongdoing
The military’s inquiry followed a New York Times investigation describing allegations that officials sought to conceal dozens of civilian casualties.
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With Ukraine Taking Firmer Stance, Peace Talks Grind to a Halt
The impasse is mainly driven by Russia’s insistence on controlling large swaths of Ukrainian territory. But Ukraine is also emboldened by successes on the battlefield and angry over Russian atrocities.
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Retired Russian Colonel Says on State TV That Ukraine War Isn’t Going Well
It was a rare moment in a country where broadcasters generally follow the Kremlin’s talking points about the war.