The official met with President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss the Zaporizhzhia plant, amid worries that a Ukrainian offensive could raise the already-high risk of disaster.
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Bakhmut Battle ‘Could Be Stabilized,’ Ukrainian General Says
The battle for the city has been the most violent of recent months, creating an increasingly dire humanitarian crisis for the few remaining civilians.
Russian Attacks Along a Wide Arc of Ukraine Yield Little but Casualties
Moscow’s forces have stepped up artillery and infantry assaults across eastern Ukraine, trying to improve their position before either side attempts a major breakthrough.
As Ukraine Clings to Bakhmut, What’s Its Strategy and What’s at Stake?
Ukraine is determined to hold the eastern city as long as it can. How high a price is it willing to pay? What might force its withdrawal? And what would a retreat look like — and mean?
Deadly Russian Artillery Strikes Reported in Ukraine’s East and South
Officials said at least five civilians were killed in the attacks, as President Vladimir V. Putin repeated his claim that the war is part of a U.S.-led effort to destroy Russia.
Deadly Russian Artillery Strikes Reported in Ukraine’s East and South
Three civilians were killed in the eastern Donetsk region and two others in Kherson, Ukrainian officials said.
Ukraine Urges Civilians Out of Bakhmut as Russia Edges Closer to City
Fewer than 5,000 residents remain in the eastern city, out of a prewar population of 70,000, as Russian forces close in.
Russia Pays a Bloody Price for Small Gains in Eastern Ukraine
Russia is relying on masses of troops to overrun Ukrainian positions, producing heavy casualties and incremental gains.
Russia says it will switch four occupied Ukrainian regions to Moscow time.
Russia, which has many time zones, is seeking to integrate the regions after illegally annexing them in September.
Ukraine’s Forces Have Retreated from Soledar After an Intense Battle
Ukraine’s military acknowledged a gain for Russian forces that brings them closer to encircling the strategic eastern city of Bakhmut.