In one small town in the Donbas region, everything suddenly fell apart. It was part of Vladimir Putin’s grand plan, and it helped lay the groundwork for the invasion of Ukraine. Now things are heating up again.
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Russia’s Retreat From the Northeast Is a Major Setback for Moscow
Ukraine’s success in the northeast raised the possibility that it would seek to reclaim territory in the eastern Donbas region, where Russia has supported separatist uprisings since 2014.
Ukraine on the March
It’s not just one region. Ukraine is making progress in multiple places.
Russian Attack in Kramatorsk Kills 2 civilians, Regional Military Leader Says
A video showed damaged homes and some areas that had been turned into ruins.
Red Cross Still Blocked From Russian Prison Camp Where Ukrainians Were Killed
The Russian Defense Ministry had said it would allow the United Nations and the Red Cross to visit the site.
On Ukraine Front Line in Donetsk, Small Victories Carry a Heavy Toll
Ukrainian soldiers say they live under almost constant Russian bombardment but dismiss any suggestion that they cede land.
Your Monday Briefing: Sri Lanka in Turmoil
Plus Shinzo Abe’s allies win a supermajority in Japan’s parliament and Russia bombards Donetsk.
As Russia Moves on Another Province, Ukrainians Leave Ghost Towns Behind
Vast stretches of eastern Ukraine are now largely devoid of people and industry. If Ukraine is ever to have a vibrant postwar future, it is unlikely to sprout from these ruins.
Your Tuesday Briefing: A Mass Shooting Near Chicago
Plus Russia regroups in the east and China arrests a mysterious tycoon.
Why the City of Lysychansk Is a Big Prize in Putin’s War Strategy
Controlling the cities of Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk means Russia could position its forces to mount offensives on cities to the southwest.