Despite many stumbles and setbacks, the Russian military has gained near total control of the Donbas region, giving the Kremlin huge leverage in any future talks.
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How Much of Ukraine Does Russia Hold?
Although Russian forces failed to take Kyiv, they have captured large chunks of the south and east, giving Moscow a chance to strangle the country economically.
Dozens Feared Dead After Russian Airstrike Hits School Building, Officials Say
Initial reports suggested that as many as 60 people were trapped inside the building, which officials said was being used as a shelter for civilians.
Russia Plans to Annex Parts of Ukraine with ‘Sham’ Elections, U.S. Diplomat Says
The official said that Russia may also try to take over parts of Ukraine by imposing “puppets and proxies” in local governments and forcing out democratically elected officials.
Russians Seize 42 Towns in Eastern Ukraine as Fighting Intensifies
Ukrainian military officials vowed to reverse Russia’s territorial gains in what was turning into a grinding back-and-forth struggle along a front stretching more than 300 miles.
U.S. Expands Intelligence Sharing With Ukraine on Russian Forces in Donbas Region
Western officials say they expect the Kremlin to mount a major offensive in the Donbas, where Russian-backed separatists have been fighting Ukrainian forces for years.
Civilians Flee Eastern Ukraine as Signs Point to Stepped-Up Russian Attack
Alarmed by reports of atrocities near Kyiv, many residents of Ukraine’s east, now suffering the brunt of Russian force, are getting out while they can.
Your Wednesday Briefing: Zelensky Addressed the U.N.
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More Russian Mercenaries Deploying to Ukraine to Take On Greater Role in War
At least 1,000 fighters from Russia’s Wagner Group are expected to focus on the Kremlin’s goal of seizing eastern Ukraine.
Russian Mercenaries Covertly Entered Separatist Areas of Ukraine
Two senior European security officials say that the paramilitary fighters are inside the rebel territories of Ukraine to lay the groundwork for war.