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Two months in, Ukraine's big offensive is slower than it hoped
Ukrainian troops have advanced, at most, about 10 miles in two areas. Is the counter-offensive working?
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Two months in, Ukraine's big offensive is slower than it hoped
Ukrainian troops have advanced, at most, about 10 miles in two areas. Is the counter-offensive working?

Russian tanker reportedly hit in attack near Crimea
The ship's engine room is damaged after the strike, Russian maritime officials are quoted as saying.

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Andrew Tate's Romania house arrest lifted
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Ukrainian and Russian electronic warfare units are trying to gain the upper hand on the battlefield.
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Two months in, Ukraine's big offensive is slower than it hoped
Ukrainian troops have advanced, at most, about 10 miles in two areas. Is the counter-offensive working?

Russian tanker reportedly hit in attack near Crimea
The ship's engine room is damaged after the strike, Russian maritime officials are quoted as saying.

Russian soprano star sues NYC opera over firing
Anna Netrebko was dropped by the Met Opera last year after refusing to denounce Russia's president.

Russia widens its conscription net: 'I live in constant fear'
As Russia increases the age limit for conscription, we speak to men afraid of being called up to Ukraine.

Putin critic Navalny handed further jail term
The Russian opposition leader is found guilty of further offences in a trial held at a prison colony.

Andrew Tate's Romania house arrest lifted
The controversial influencer faces rape and human trafficking charges, which he denies.

Ukraine's invisible battle to jam Russian weapons
Ukrainian and Russian electronic warfare units are trying to gain the upper hand on the battlefield.

Russian tanker reportedly hit in attack near Crimea
The ship's engine room is damaged after the strike, Russian maritime officials are quoted as saying.

Russian soprano star sues NYC opera over firing
Anna Netrebko was dropped by the Met Opera last year after refusing to denounce Russia's president.

Russia widens its conscription net: 'I live in constant fear'
As Russia increases the age limit for conscription, we speak to men afraid of being called up to Ukraine.
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