Battle for Bakhmut: Key Events in Russia-Ukraine War’s Longest Fight
The city has for months been the center of the fighting in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine. Here’s a look at the critical moments.
Defense and Military Forces
A Strengthened Zelensky Heads to G7 Meeting in Japan
The Ukrainian president will address world leaders on Sunday after President Biden opened the door to other nations training Ukrainian pilots and sending their F-16s to Kyiv.
Russia Fires Missiles at Kyiv as Crimea Train Derails
Ukrainian officials did not claim responsibility for a train derailment on the occupied peninsula, but it was the latest in a series of explosions hitting the railways and supply lines of Russia’s war machine.
Gary Prado Salmón, Bolivian Captor of Che Guevara, Dies at 84
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Zelensky Heads to Britain for Talks on Military Aid
The visit to London comes after a whirlwind trip through Europe’s capitals over the weekend that included meetings with allies in Rome, Berlin and Paris.
Rules for Pentagon Use of Proxy Forces Shed Light on a Shadowy War Power
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As Ukraine Makes Inroads in Bakhmut, Devastation Still Reigns
The fight for Bakhmut is now the war’s single longest and bloodiest battle. Although the Ukrainians are making small gains, Russia still controls about 90 percent of the largely ruined city.
Zelensky Meets With German Leaders After Their Massive Weapons Pledge
The two nations are trying to improve cooperation after a year marred by diplomatic spats over Berlin’s sluggish response to Ukrainian pleas for military aid.
Germany Announces Its Biggest Ukraine Aid Package Yet
The nearly $3 billion package is part of an effort by both sides to reset rocky relations, which have become increasingly important to maintaining European unity in backing the war.