Video shows Ukrainian tank blasting Russians in a trench, supported by troops in a fighting vehicle during a skirmish near Bakhmut

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An armored fighting vehicle with Ukrainian troops inside fires on Russian trenches in the town of Ivanivske, to the west of Bakhmut.
An armored fighting vehicle with Ukrainian troops inside fires on Russian trenches in the town of Ivanivske, to the west of Bakhmut.

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Ukraine is training 40,000 'storm brigade' troops to strengthen the planned counter-offensive against Russia

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Recruits of the Steel Border storm brigade practice at the unit's base in central Ukraine March 24, 2023.
Recruits of the Steel Border storm brigade practice at the unit's base in central Ukraine March 24, 2023.

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Russia is facing stagnating innovation, more dependence on China, and will become a state-led economy as war in Ukraine drags on, economists say

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Russia's economy has been hit hard by sanctions, which are complicating the government's efforts to pay its debts.

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A Ukrainian mother whose son was executed in Bakhmut said there's no choice but to continue fighting even as Russia regains momentum

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A Ukrainian artillery unit fires toward Russian positions on the outskirts of Bakhmut on December 30, 2022.

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Russian technicians appear to have sabotaged MiG-29 fighter jets headed for Ukraine, Slovakia says

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A Yugoslav airforce Mig-29 fighter flies over Belgrade, on June 1998, during patrol duty.
A Yugoslav airforce Mig-29 fighter flies over Belgrade, on June 1998, during patrol duty.

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After the next round of major fighting with Russia, Ukraine may be living 'paycheck to paycheck' with Western gear, expert says

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Ukrainian soldiers of Da Vinci Wolves Battalion firing artillery in the direction of Bakhmut, April 3, 2023.
Members of Ukraine's Da Vinci Wolves Battalion fire artillery in the direction of Bakhmut on April 3.

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Documents that appear to be classified US-NATO war plans were leaked or stolen and can now be found on Twitter and Telegram

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soldier from a Ukrainian assault brigade walks across a muddy road used to transport and position British made L118 105mm Howitzers on March 4, 2023 near Bakhmut, Ukraine.

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The Kremlin throws cold water on China mediating peace in Ukraine as Macron urges Xi to 'bring Russia to its senses'

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French President Emmanuel Macron walks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping after inspecting an honor guard during a welcome ceremony outside the Great Hall of the People on April 6, 2023 in Beijing, China.

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US opposes offering Ukraine a path to NATO membership at upcoming summit, says focus should be on defeating 'Russian aggression'

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asked for NATO to fast track his country's application for membership.

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Moscow is trying to play it cool, but its military moves hint at growing concern over NATO's newest member

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A border guard officer walks along a fence marking the boundary area between Finland and Russia.
A border guard walks along a fence marking the boundary between Finland and Russia near Imatra, Finland in November 2022.

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