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Ukrainian successes in the Black Sea.
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Russia Releases New Videos of Admiral Ukraine Claimed to Have Killed
Moscow, apparently intent on disproving Ukrainian assertions, released videos and comments from the commander of its Black Sea Fleet, Adm. Viktor Sokolov.
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Disinformation is a weapon regularly deployed in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
KYIV, Ukraine — Six weeks after Russia launched its full-scale invasion, Ukraine sank the flagship of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, dealing a serious blow to the enemy navy, and, a Ukrainian official said, killing the ship’s captain. “We do not mourn …
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Democracy May Be Struggling but the Fight Is Far From Over
The war between Russia and Ukraine may be an extreme example of the fight over which form of government works best for its citizens, but there are others.
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First Abrams Tanks Arrive in Ukraine, U.S. Officials Say
The first American-made Abrams tanks have been delivered to Ukraine, two U.S. defense officials said, arriving months ahead of initial estimates and in time to be used in Kyiv’s counteroffensive against Russian forces. More M1 Abrams tanks will be …
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Cash, Mules and Paid Protests: How a Fraudster Seized an Ethnic Enclave
The war in Ukraine is intensifying longstanding frictions in a region of Moldova called Gagauzia. A Moldovan convicted of plundering his country’s central bank sees an opportunity.
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Amid Black Sea Threats, Ukraine Steps Up Use of New Shipping Route
The route has allowed Kyiv to revive exports of grain and other goods across the Black Sea despite Russia’s wartime threats to commercial shipping.
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Cash, Mules and Paid Protests: How a Fraudster Seized an Ethnic Enclave
The war in Ukraine is intensifying longstanding frictions in a region of Moldova called Gagauzia. A Moldovan convicted of plundering his country’s central bank sees an opportunity.
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Zelensky’s Visit Reveals Strategy Divide Between Ukraine and U.S.
While the Ukrainian military remains focused on retaking territory in the east, American officials are pushing for a shift to the south.
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Zelensky, in his push for more support, will address Canada’s Parliament.
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine was expected to address Canada’s Parliament on Friday during his first visit to the country since Russia’s full-scale invasion, as he continues his push to shore up support from crucial allies. Mr. Zelensky …
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