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Allies Move Closer to Letting Kyiv Use Western Weapons to Hit Targets in Russia
Russia’s leader warns they ‘should be aware of what they are playing with.’
US General Rules Out Notion of Sending Military Trainers to Ukraine—for Now
Some of Kyiv’s Western allies are already training soldiers in Ukraine, according to Estonia’s prime minister.
Ukraine Officials Admit Russian Gains as Kharkiv Offensive Gains Momentum
Russia’s Defense Ministry claims that its forces took 10 more positions in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region.
Russia Vows to Strike West-Supplied Armaments as US Approves Fresh Ukraine Aid
With long-range munitions now headed for Kyiv, Moscow revives earlier plan to erect ‘buffer zone’ between warring territories.
Kyiv, Moscow Demand Probe Into Downing of Plane Said to Be Carrying POWs
Plane was carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners when it was downed by anti-aircraft fire originating from Kharkiv, Russia’s defense ministry claims.
France Rejects Russia’s ‘Mercenary’ Claims, Doubles Down on Support for Ukraine
France to give Kyiv additional long-range missiles, along with bilateral ‘security guarantees.’
Russia Strikes Targets in Kyiv and Kharkiv Amid Ukrainian Attacks on Belgorod Region
Strikes coincide with renewed cross-border attacks by Ukraine, according to Russia’s defense ministry and local officials.
