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Russia’s Kharkiv Push Aims to Stretch Ukraine Forces: Analysts

Russia's offensive around Kharkiv likely aims more at presenting Ukraine with a strategic quandary over where to deploy forces than taking the major city, experts say.

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Estonia Considering Sending Troops to Ukraine for ‘Rear’ Roles: Report

Estonia is “seriously” considering deploying troops to Ukraine to take on non-direct combat roles, according to Tallinn’s national security advisor Madis Roll.

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Germany Mulls Conscripting 18-Year-Olds Amid Fear of Russian Attack

Germany is considering reinstating compulsory military service for its citizens amid looming concerns that Russia may soon wage war on NATO.

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Russian Elites Recruited Far From Frontline to Be Safe From War: UK Intel

A startling UK Ministry of Defence intelligence report reveals a stark division between Russia’s elite and ordinary citizens.

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Russia Pounds 30 Towns and Villages in Ukraine’s Kharkiv Region

Russia pounded over 30 villages in Ukraine's Kharkiv region after launching a ground offensive in the border region, forcing almost 6,000 to evacuate,

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Putin Removes Defense Minister Shoigu

Russian President Putin moved to replace Defense Minister Shoigu in a major shake-up to Russia's military leadership more than two years into its Ukraine offensive.

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Russia Mulls Lowering Threshold for Activating Nuclear Weapons

Russia is considering lowering the threshold for activating its nuclear weapons, a top foreign ministry official has revealed.

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Ukraine Drone Reaches Deep Into Russia in Record Strike: Defense Source

Ukraine carried out a record-distance drone strike on a Russian oil refinery located nearly 1,200 kilometers from the border.

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Polish Fighter Jets Intercept Russian Planes Over Baltic Sea

Two MiG-29 fighter jets from the Polish Air Force's 22nd Air Base in Malbork have intercepted a Russian aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea.

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Ukraine Says Thwarted Russian-Led Plot to Kill Zelensky

Ukraine said it had unraveled a Russian plot to assassinate senior Ukrainian political and military figures, including President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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