A dismal, snowy plot near the Black Sea is the final resting place for more and more soldiers from the Wagner mercenary forces, a testament to the huge casualties Russia is suffering in its invasion.
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China Tries to Depict Furor Over Spy Balloon as Sign of U.S. Decline
Ignoring charges of spying, Beijing says Washington’s “overreaction” is a symptom of the country’s broken politics.
The Next Phase in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine is entering a new phase. We explain each side’s strategy.
They Are Russians Fighting Against Their Homeland. Here’s Why.
In the Free Russia Legion, soldiers repelled by Vladimir Putin’s invasion have taken arms against their home country, engaged in some of the most heated fighting in the war.
Biden Plans to Visit Poland for One-year Anniversary of Ukraine War
The president will be in the region for three days, but the White House did not say if he would make a trip into Ukraine.
Brazil Says it Won’t Send Weapons to Ukraine Despite Push from U.S.
The Brazilian leader, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who met with President Biden at the White House, said he’s interested in helping negotiate a path to peace.
Biden and Lula Meet at White House, Vowing to Guard Democracy
President Biden hosted Brazil’s new president on Friday in a refresh of the countries’ relations. The two leaders agree on the Amazon but are split on Ukraine.
Putin Used Secret Decree to Pardon Ex-Inmate Who Joined Ukraine War Effort, Document Shows
A copy of a prison release certificate reviewed by The New York Times offers evidence of what activists say is a mass pardon campaign to entice tens of thousands of inmates to enter battle.
Visiting U.K. and France, Zelensky Pleads for Jets and Weapons for Ukraine
In a surprise visit that started a two-day blitz of Western allies, the Ukrainian president implored Britain to provide planes he said would represent “wings of freedom.’’
Putin Likely Approved Missile System Used to Down Flight MH17, Inquiry Says
A Dutch-led team made the assessment, but said it had suspended its investigation because of insufficient evidence and rules that prevent new prosecutions.