This is a war fought in a cycle of opposites: bursts of chaos from outgoing and incoming shelling, and then long lulls in which soldiers undertake the most routine activities.
Author: ANDREW E. KRAMER
Fighting Around Ukrainian Nuclear Plant Heightens Safety Fears
A series of blasts Friday at the plant, which the Russian military is using as cover for artillery attacks, renewed concerns of a radiation catastrophe.
Using Nuclear Reactors for Cover, Russians Lob Rockets at Ukrainians
Russia has turned Europe’s largest nuclear power plant into a fortress, stymying Ukraine’s forces and unnerving locals who fear both shelling and a radiation leak.
Ukraine Tries to Make the Case That It Can Win the War
Pushing back against skepticism that Western weapons will allow them to turn the tide against Russia, Ukrainians point to successful attacks using new long-range rocket systems.
Internal challenges like corruption pose challenges in Ukraine’s bid to join the E.U.
The rules for joining the European Union require candidate nations crack down on corruption, a problem that Ukraine has struggled to address, including since President Volodymyr Zelensky took office.
Ukraine’s Dilemma: Fight to Hold a Ravaged City, or Pull Back
Sievierodonetsk, now site of the most intense combat, is “dead,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said, but letting it go might be worse than shedding blood to hold it.
Ukraine Faces Brutal Fight Against Russia in the East, Losing Men and Ground
The attention on Russia’s battle casualties has obscured the heavy losses of Ukraine’s fighters in Donbas — often ill-trained volunteers.