Russia Pounds Eastern Ukraine but Hasn’t Secured Decisive Breakthrough in Offensive
The eastern town of Avdiivka, which has been under assault since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion more than a year...
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Russia and Ukraine Step Up Recruitment, Bracing for Fights Ahead
After a winter of intense battles and heavy losses in Ukraine’s east, both Russia and Ukraine are taking steps to...
Russia and Ukraine Step Up Recruiting Efforts
The Kremlin authorized a larger than normal regular spring draft, although the new recruits are unlikely to be sent immediately...
In Arrest of US Reporter, Russia Doubles Down on Isolation From West
The Kremlin, which accused a Wall Street Journal correspondent of being a spy, made a move not seen since the...
Russia Detains Wall Street Journal Reporter, Accusing Him of Espionage
The newspaper said it “vehemently denies the allegations” against Evan Gershkovich, an American, and called for his immediate release. Daniel...
Wagner Fighters Left as Convicts. Will Russia Bury Them as Heroes?
As thousands of ex-prisoners fight and die in Ukraine, honoring their memory is becoming a patriotic imperative in Russia. But...
No Letup in Bakhmut as Ukraine and Russia Brace for Battles Elsewhere
Both sides expect a Ukrainian offensive while the Bakhmut fight continues, but the head of the Wagner mercenary group said...
Live Updates: Xi Arrives in Moscow for State Visit to Highlight China’s Ties to Russia
China is calling Xi Jinping’s visit a “trip for peace,” but he is unlikely to risk straining the country’s ties...
Xi Heads to Russia, Praising Putin and Saying Little About Ukraine
China is calling Xi Jinping’s visit a “trip for peace,” but he is unlikely to risk straining the country’s ties...
Russia Signals It Will Take More Ukrainian Children, a Crime in Progress
The International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for President Vladimir V. Putin highlights a practice that the Kremlin has not concealed...