Russian forces near collapse in Kupyansk as Moscow’s allies concede city lost: report

Russian forces near collapse in Kupyansk as Moscow’s allies concede city lost: report

Russian forces appear close to being pushed out of the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kupyansk, with only a handful of isolated troops remaining and even pro-Kremlin voices acknowledging the setback, according to a report. The Kyiv Post reported Thursday that Ukrainian military officials said Russian units left inside the city are cut off from reliable … Read more

Ukraine hits oil terminals, planes and ships in spate of attacks inside Russia

Ukraine hits oil terminals, planes and ships in spate of attacks inside Russia

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian forces hit an oil terminal, a pipeline, two parked fighter jets and two ships in a series of attacks on Russian soil, officials said Monday. The attacks are part of an ongoing campaign to disrupt the Russian war effort and sow fear behind the front lines, where outnumbered Ukrainian troops … Read more

Putin says Russia will fight until Ukraine gives up land

Putin says Russia will fight until Ukraine gives up land

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he will end his offensive in Ukraine if Kyiv withdraws from territory Moscow claims alone — otherwise his army will take it by force. The Russian army has been slowly but steadily moving through eastern Ukraine in costly battles against outnumbered and outnumbered Ukrainian forces. Meanwhile Washington has … Read more