Russia ‘to push further’ in Ukraine as Avdiivka falls
President Vladimir Putin says Russian forces should develop their success on the battlefield in Ukraine following the fall of Avdiivka.
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Russia claims Avdiivka, Ukraine troops dug in at plant
The fall of Avdiivka comes almost two years to the day since Russian President Vladimir Putin triggered a full-scale war by ordering the invasion of Ukraine.
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Ukraine's lack of access to weapons is strengthening Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has told a security summit.
Israel makes arrests at Khan Younis hospital
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Ukraine withdraws from Avdiivka amid ammo shortage
The withdrawal opens up an opportunity for Russian troops to make a major advancement in the eastern region.
Zelenskiy urges Ukraine allies to plug weapons shortage
Ukraine's lack of access to weapons is strengthening Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has told a security summit.
Navalny’s team confirms his death, searching for body
The cause of death of the Putin critic and opposition leader has not yet been established.
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Ukraine forced to abandon eastern bastion of Avdiivka
Ukraine's withdrawal from the eastern town of Avdiivka comes as Ukraine faces acute shortages of ammunition, with US military aid delayed for months.
The world reacts to Alexei Navalny’s reported death
The Russian opposition leader and Putin critic reportedly died in jail after years of imprisonment, drawing global criticism towards the Kremlin.
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny dead: prison
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Putin pushes for children, says ethnic survival at risk
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