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So the Ukrainian counteroffensive is well and truly underway, even if progress is measured in metres rather than the rapid advances that characterised Ukraine’s highly successful push last autumn. Volodymyr Zelensky himself has confirmed this, saying progress has been “slower than desired” and noting that the Russian invaders have mined…

One of the most notable features of Russia’s war in Ukraine has been Moscow’s increasing reliance on what are known as private military companies. Forces such as the Wagner Group led by Yevgeny Prigozhin have borne the brunt of much of the fiercest fighting, especially during the bloody battle for…

Dmitry Muratov's claim came as the head of Wagner Yevgeny Prigozhin alleged Vladimir Putin is being told "monstrous" lies by his military chiefs over Russia's "colossal problems" in its resistance to Ukraine’s counteroffensive

Chonhar Bridge is one of a handful of infrastructures linking Crimea with the mainland

Russia-backed officials say an explosion damaged a bridge that is one of the few links between Crimea and Ukraine's mainland

Use of US- and UK-supplied missiles would mark west’s ‘full involvement’, Russian defence minister says

Whether or not the Ukraine counteroffensive that began in early June 2023 succeeds in dislodging Russian troops from occupied territory, there are growing signs that the push has prompted anxiety back in Moscow.

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Ukraine forces slowly pushing back Putin’s troops, claims Kyiv, aided by western hardware

Russian leader says move must be made ‘as quickly as possible’ after Wagner boss refuses to sign contracts

Three people killed and 10 wounded after a boat heading to Kherson is shelled; about 100 captured soldiers from each side are returned