Ukrainian forces repelled numerous Russian attacks in Bakhmut over the past 24 hours, Kyiv said on March 4, despite claims by Moscow's mercenaries that the eastern city that has been the focal point of Russia's months-long assault had been nearly completely surrounded. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland made a surprise visit to Ukraine
Read MoreRussia's military says it has captured the Ukrainian salt-mine town of Soledar after a long battle, calling it an "important" step for its offensive. But Ukrainian officials said the fight for Soledar was still going on and accused Russia of "information noise,” reported the BBC.
Read MoreMoscow says three military personnel were killed early on December 26 by debris from a downed Ukrainian drone, which was shot down and fell over a military base in Russia's southwestern Saratov region. Russian forces bombarded scores of towns in Ukraine on Christmas Day as Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was open to negotiations
Read MorePitched battles continue in the east, where Moscow's offensive has centered on the cities of Bakhmut and Avdiyivka in Donetsk, Ukraine's General Staff reports, as a regional official reported that Russians are leveling a famous theater to the ground in the southern city of Mariupol.
Read MoreUkrainian officials say they are targeting towns in the eastern Donbas region after making a series of gains in a rapid counter-offensive. Meanwhile a Ukrainian official says his country will need billions of dollars in budget support for an indefinite period.
Read MoreCrucial peace talks begin in Istanbul today however expectations for a breakthrough are extremely low. President Zelensky has sent mixed signals about his own red lines regarding territory.
Read MoreAs the war in Ukraine enters its third week, there are signs Russia’s advance is stalling. But this raises legitimate fears that the Kremlin may increasingly turn to the brutal tactics it has used elsewhere
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