Collectors across the country are seeking pieces of shrapnel, bits of bombs and even the uniforms of dead Russians. It’s part of an urge to feel more directly connected to the cause.
Tag: Donbas (Ukraine)
Bryan Young, an American volunteer who died fighting in Ukraine, felt called to help.
After resettling in the Republic of Georgia, Young traveled to Ukraine to enlist as a volunteer fighter.
Two Americans Who Were Killed Fighting in Ukraine Are Identified
Joining the fight “was something that he needed to do,” a close friend said of Luke Lucyszyn.
Russia Signals That It May Want a Bigger Chunk of Ukraine
A top Russian official said Moscow may extend its territorial claims to include not just the east of Ukraine but also parts of the south.
The War in Ukraine Is the True Culture War
With Russia trying to erase Ukraine’s national identity, the fight to preserve, and build upon, Ukraine’s artistic heritage has taken on new urgency.
Moscow Signals a Shift to a More Aggressive Phase of Ukraine War
After a brief pause, the Russian military is ramping up activity “in all operational sectors” in the Donbas region, the defense minister said.
Ukraine’s Demands for More Weapons Clash With U.S. Concerns
Pulling Ukrainians out of battle to train them could accelerate Russia’s gains, officials say. The Pentagon is also monitoring the levels of its own stockpiles.
Russia Steps Up Attacks on Civilian Areas, Even With Advance Paused
Russian forces in eastern Ukraine are regrouping, with a new offensive expected, but they continue to rain death and destruction on cities and towns.
Your Monday Briefing: Sri Lanka in Turmoil
Plus Shinzo Abe’s allies win a supermajority in Japan’s parliament and Russia bombards Donetsk.
Desperate for Recruits, Russia Launches a ‘Stealth Mobilization’
Leery of a national draft for the Ukraine war, the Kremlin is offering cash bonuses and employing strong arm tactics.