Russia’s Defense Ministry, meanwhile, said Ukrainian forces had stepped up attacks north of the region while denying speculation by Russian military bloggers that the Kyiv forces had achieved ‘defense breakthroughs.’
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Ukraine pushes to extend wartime grain deal during talks with Russia, Turkey and U.N.
Ukraine and Russia are both major global suppliers of wheat, barley, sunflower oil, and other affordable food products that developing nations depend on.
Wagner boss threatens to pull out of Bakhmut, slams Russian military
It is not the first time Yevgeny Prigozhin has raged about ammunition shortages and blamed Russia’s military, with which he has long been in conflict.
Russia accuses U.S. of being behind assassination attempt on Putin
The Kremlin promised unspecified retaliation for what it termed a ‘terrorist’ act, and pro-Kremlin figures called for the assassinations of senior Ukraine leaders.
Ukraine denies Russian claim Kyiv sent drones to attack Putin
The Kremlin claims Russian military and security forces stopped a Ukrainian drone strike intended to assassinate President Vladimir Putin.
At least 23 killed in deadliest attacks on Ukrainian civilians in weeks
The missile attacks included the first 1 against Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, in nearly 2 months, although there were no reports of any targets hit.
NATO: Ukraine’s allies sent 1,550 combat vehicles, 230 tanks
Russia and Ukraine are far apart in their terms for peace, and Beijing – while looking to position itself as a global diplomatic power – has refused to criticize Moscow’s invasion.
Two killed, 10 wounded as Russian forces hit Ukrainian museum
Ukrainian officials say a Russian missile has hit a museum building in the north of the country, killing at least 2 and wounding 10 other people.
U.S. to begin training Ukrainian troops on Abrams tank
According to the officials, 31 tanks will arrive at Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany at the end of May, and the troops will begin training a couple of weeks later.
Ukraine planned attacks on Russian forces in Syria, leaked document shows
The introduction of a new battlefield – thousands of miles from the war in Ukraine – appeared designed to impose costs and casualties on Russia and its Wagner paramilitary group.