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Ukraine’s citizen-soldiers train to fight in case of Russian invasion

As tensions continue on the border with Russia, Ukrainian electricians, nurses, lawyers and even priests are volunteering for the country’s Territorial Defence Forces, a civilian reserve intended to support the regular army in case of a Russian invasion. FRANCE 24 met some citizen-soldiers at one of their bases in Kharkiv,…

Ukraine: Kharkiv resilient as it faces the threat of a Russian invasion

Ukraine: Kharkiv resilient as it faces the threat of a Russian invasion

The northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv has drawn international attention since the country's president, Volodymyr Zelensky, signalled the threat of a Russian occupation of the city last week. For their part, local residents criticised the Ukrainian leader's remarks; they say they are more fearful that destabilisation operations could intensify. FRANCE…

On the front line: Inside the Ukrainian border city with strong ties to Russia

On the front line: Inside the Ukrainian border city with strong ties to Russia

Kharkiv lies just 25 miles from the Russian border and many there have sympathies with their neighbouring ‘brothers’, World Affairs Editor Kim Sengupta reports from inside the city

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In a Ukrainian city near Russia, a civilian army prepares for war

New paramilitary force says it is ready to defend the country in the event of a Russian ground invasion.

Residents of Ukrainian city near Russian border brace for the unknown

Residents in Ukraine's second biggest city Kharkiv said they hoped for the best but would prepare for the worst, as Russia massed tens of thousands of troops near Ukraine's borders and diplomatic talks failed to produce a breakthrough.

Ukraine president warns Russia faces 'large-scale war' if Putin invades as tensions rise

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has warned of a "large scale" war with Russia if there is an invasion and that the most likely target would be the city of Kharkiv

Latest Ukraine updates: Russia, US voice hope for diplomacy

Ukraine tensions news from January 21: Lavrov and Blinken conclude Geneva talks aimed at defusing tensions.

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Fears of Russian invasion trouble Ukraine’s ‘Silicon Valley’

Fears of Russian invasion trouble Ukraine’s ‘Silicon Valley’

Experts say Kharkiv, a tech hub 40km from the Russian border, could be the first city to face an attack.

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