Ukraine: WAR Huh - What Is It Good For Absorootly Nothing

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Putin runs out of "adequate responses", worst for Russia about to begin – Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council Secretary (msn.com)

Zelenskyу holds Staff meeting: Ground Forces commander reports halt of Russian advance on multiple fronts (msn.com)

Swiss parliament passes new decision on re-export of weapons to Ukraine (msn.com)

The Navy SEAL Who Went to Ukraine Because He Couldn’t Stop Fighting - WSJ

Ukraine's Rumored Gains in Bakhmut Spark Confused Russian Response (msn.com)

Such losses would stop any country but human's life means nothing in Russia – Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief (msn.com)

Dramatic video shows Russian soldiers running away from attack | Watch (msn.com)

Russian irretrievable losses in war against Ukraine reach 200,000, report says (msn.com)

Russian State TV Jokes About U.K. Poisonings in Response to Missiles (msn.com)

Russian forces are exhausted on Bakhmut front – Ukraine’s Armed Forces spokesperson (msn.com)

How Putin Walked Right Into an Election Sex Tape Scandal (msn.com)

Patience Will Pay Off for Ukraine's Counteroffensive: Ret. U.S. General (msn.com)

Ukrainian commander says Wagner Group fighters were the first to flee in Bakhmut (msn.com)

Pro-Russian Official Wounded in Assassination Attempt In Occupied Ukraine (msn.com)

Zelenskyy on Ukrainian losses: This is data that we do not share, but we know about everyone (msn.com)

Belarusian soldiers say driver carrying explosives attacked them at border (msn.com)

Zelenskyy: Russian occupiers know they will be defeated, Ukraine has to press on (msn.com)

Russia admits retreat in Bakhmut as Wagner chief accuses army of 'giving up' (msn.com)

Nighttime attack in Khmelnytskyi Oblast leaves at least 11 injured, air defense covers Kyiv and Lviv oblasts (msn.com)

Pro-war nationalists say they are entering Russian politics to counter turmoil (msn.com)

Colonel: Russians will be 'shaking with fear' at Storm Shadow missiles (msn.com)

Russia's Medvedev: we will respond to 'oppression' of Russians abroad (msn.com)

Moldova does not let in Russian mercenary who wanted to transit to Ukraine (msn.com)

Putin 'Not Insane' But May Resort to Nuclear Weapons: Estonian President (msn.com)

Ukraine soldiers have wondered if Russians advancing into 'certain death' in Bakhmut were on drugs. Here are 5 surprising times troops have used performance-enhancing drugs during war (msn.com)

Russian forces replenish their ranks with soldiers who underwent mental disorders treatment – Ukraine's General Staff (msn.com)

Temur Umarov: Why did Central Asia’s leaders agree to attend Moscow’s military parade? (msn.com)

Putin's Problem: Wagner Group Leader Says Ukraine Counteroffensive Having Success in 'Worst Predicted Scenario' (msn.com)

EU-China relations will suffer if Beijing does not nudge Moscow towards peace, Borrell says (msn.com)

Head of Russia's crime agency suggests nationalising key parts of economy (msn.com)

Plane shot down in Bryansk region, Russians looking for "saboteurs" (msn.com)

Ukraine's Defence Forces achieve success near Bakhmut with targeted counterattacks – ISW (msn.com)

Russian Attempt to Cover Up Bakhmut Retreat Majorly Backfires (msn.com)

Ukraine says its troops are advancing in two directions in Bakhmut suburbs (msn.com)

Kremlin Lies Leading to 'Global Tragedy' for Russia: Wagner Founder (msn.com)

Is Lukashenko dead? (msn.com)

Ukraine hit with "huge fireball" explosions in reported Russian drone attacks (msn.com)

Poland detects suspected observation balloon from Belarus in airspace (msn.com)

Zelensky Meets Pope as Germany Unveils More Arms for Ukraine (msn.com)

What the Pope Has Said About Russia's Invasion of Ukraine (msn.com)

Meloni to tell Zelensky aid till just peace (msn.com)

Is Putin’s War in Ukraine Falling Apart? (msn.com)

If Putin attacks the Baltics you'll see your kids at war (msn.com)

Ukraine's Zelenskiy meets Italian PM Meloni | Watch (msn.com)

Zelenskyy believes that his conversation with the Pope can influence history (msn.com)

Fatalities confirmed in downed helicopters and airplanes in Russia’s Bryansk Oblast (msn.com)

Zelenskyy: Once we are by administrative border of Crimea, Putin's support in Russia will decrease (msn.com)

Russian Investigative Committee conducts humiliating interrogations of civilians in Mariupol – General Staff (msn.com)

South African army general in Moscow days after country accused of sending weapons to Russia (msn.com)

A Ukrainian man put messages on artillery shells fired at the Russians to honor his grandson killed in the fighting (msn.com)

Survey reveals nearly 30% of Russians think Kremlin may be prepared to conduct nuclear strike on Ukraine (msn.com)

Ukrainian president makes visit to Germany | Watch (msn.com)

Leaked details of Wagner boss Prigozhin's dealings suggest he was ready to throw Russia's war 'under the bus' just to win a battle, Russia expert says (msn.com)

Russia's new drone strikes are to create the impression of limiting Ukraine's counteroffensive but are having little actual impact, experts say (msn.com)

Belarusian dictator Lukashenko very ill, confirms Russian official (msn.com) Gee

Germany’s change of heart is now pivotal to the war in Ukraine. Here’s why (msn.com)

A Kremlin propagandist boasted of Russia's low unemployment rate, not mentioning it's partly because it suffered so many casualties in Ukraine (msn.com)

Amid feud with Putin, Wagner mercenary leader offered Ukrainians the locations of invading troops in exchange for sparing his for-hire army, leaked documents reveal (msn.com)

 

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Search continues for downed Su fighter jet pilot in Russia's Bryansk Oblast (msn.com)

Occupiers report new explosions in Luhansk: bus station and military academy under attack (msn.com)

Belarus Leader and Putin Ally Alexander Lukashenko Rumored Dead Following Sudden Hospitalization (msn.com) He has the sniffles, he has a bad cold, he’s pretty sick, he’s dead.

Belarus opposition told to 'be ready' for democracy push as rumours of leader's ill health swirl (msn.com)

Rivals of Putin’s No. 1 Ally Prepare to Exploit His Mystery Illness (msn.com)

"Unwell" Lukashenko finally reappears in Belarusian propaganda (msn.com)

Echelon of military equipment and soldiers is being transferred from Belarus to Luhansk Oblast (msn.com) and he gave Putin all of his weapons in his will

WP deleted fragment from Zelenskyy's interview about Prigozhin’s contacts with Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence but returned it (msn.com)

Russia aims to obtain more attack drones from Iran after depleting stockpile, White House says (msn.com)

Explosions rocked occupied city of Tokmak (msn.com)

UK promises more missiles, attack drones for Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets Sunak on European tour (msn.com)

How Ukraine has benefited by delaying its counteroffensive (msn.com)

Abrams tanks for training Ukrainian crews delivered to Germany (msn.com)

Putin Faces Political Threat from New Group of 'Angry Patriots' (msn.com)

Zelenskyy says ‘the one who brought death must ask for mercy’ (msn.com)

Russians conduct raids at railway and bus stations in Crimea – General Staff (msn.com)

Ukraine is making serious gains in their Bakhmut offensive (msn.com)

Occupiers are forcibly mobilising Ukrainian men with Russian citizenship in Kherson Oblast – General Staff (msn.com)

"Demonstration of unity": The Kremlin secretly forbids officials to resign (msn.com)

Ukraine's Security Service is behind the attack on occupying "Internal Minister" of Luhansk – source (msn.com)

Russians deploy airborne assault troops to outskirts of Bakhmut, heavy fighting continues (msn.com)

Are Russia's youth buying into the 'genocidal language of the state' — or is there hope for a better future? (msn.com)

Chechen leader claims Ukrainian special services helped him retrieve his horse from Czech Republic (msn.com)

Kremlin comments on articles of Western media about Wagner PMC owner trying to negotiate with Ukrainian intelligence (msn.com)

 

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Russia suffers new attack in suspected strike by Storm Shadow missiles (msn.com)

Has Putin Suffered His Biggest Betrayal Yet? (msn.com)

Ukraine top commander: advance in Bakhmut is first success, city's defence continues (msn.com)

Russian split between mercenaries and regulars takes a turn (msn.com)

Ukraine's Armed Forces advancing near Bakhmut for 3 days, Russians in stupor – Ground Forces Commander (msn.com)

A Tricky Game for the Kremlin? Now it is Clear what Putin is Doing — opinion (msn.com)

All Kinzhal hypersonic missiles targeted Kyiv, Air Forces reveals details of Russian overnight attack (msn.com)

Russia said Tuesday that all the targets assigned by its military in an overnight missile barrage on Ukraine had been hit, after Kyiv announced it had downed nearly 20 Russian missiles. (msn.com)

Occupiers forbid Zaporizhzhia NPP staff to even talk to each other – Energoatom (msn.com)

UK and Netherlands to lead "fighter jet coalition" to provide Ukraine with F-16s (msn.com)

Does Putin understand that he has lost? — opinion (msn.com)

Prigozhin not threatened with removal as long as Wagner forces on contact line – ISW (msn.com)

Most brutal fights near Bakhmut and Marinka; three Russian electronic warfare stations and two munitions warehouses destroyed – General Staff (msn.com)

Russia's economic war against with the West is entering a dangerous new stage, scholar says (msn.com)

Moldovan region headed for clash with pro-European government (msn.com)

Russian troops taking over from Wagner in Bakhmut are abandoning their positions, Ukrainian officer claims: 'As soon as they are afraid, they just run' (msn.com)

Explosion thundered on gas pipeline in Russia, one person dead (msn.com)

Head of Defence Intelligence reveals Ukrainian MP secretly negotiated with Lukashenko (msn.com)

South Africa admits US claims that arms were shipped to Russia ‘still stand’ (msn.com)

Wagner boss' reported efforts to sell out Russia's army are a serious threat to Putin's leadership, expert says. 'This was treason.' (msn.com)

Russia says it has detained former U.S. embassy employee (msn.com)

The rise of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Russian founder of the brutal Wagner group whose feud with the Kremlin is spiraling out of control (msn.com)

A US-made Patriot system was likely damaged in an 'intense' missile attack in Ukraine involving Russia's Kinzhal, US official says (msn.com)

Deciphering Vladimir Putin’s unspoken Victory Day message (msn.com)

Russian Hit Team Feared in Suspected Poisoning of U.S. Citizens (msn.com)

China urges foreign embassies to remove signs showing support for Ukraine (msn.com)

Ukraine has exploited Russia's monthslong 'Bakhmut fixation' as it reclaims territory and sends Russian soldiers running from the 'meat grinder,' military expert says (msn.com)

Opinion: How will Russia’s war end? Zelensky’s representative in the US has an unflinching view (msn.com)

FSB recruiting former ISIS militants and attempting to infiltrate Ukrainian battalions – media reports (msn.com)

What comes after a Ukrainian counteroffensive? An expert on the Russian military weighs in | Watch (msn.com)

Russian State TV Sounds Worried Over Ukraine's New Weapons (msn.com)

Russia's biggest airline asked employees to refrain from reporting malfunctions on flights, report says (msn.com)

Russian propaganda accuses Ukraine of using tanks on Russian territory (msn.com)

Embarrassed by Ukraine downing its 'unstoppable' missiles, Russia is now scrambling to attack its air defenses, UK intel says (msn.com)

Russia detains hypersonic missile engineers for treason (msn.com)

Russia Freezes Finnish Embassy Bank Accounts – Finnish FM (msn.com)

What’s going on with Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko’s health? (msn.com)

Russia’s Armed Forces are now the ones recruiting from prisons (msn.com)

Ukraine recaptures 20 square km in Bakhmut, Russia sends in reinforcements to "stabilise the situation". (msn.com)

Czechs cancel Soviet-era decrees giving Russian embassy free land (msn.com)

 

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Ukraine reports new advances near eastern city of Bakhmut (msn.com)

'Art Conservators Are Alarmed': Vladimir Putin Under Fire From Art World After Demanding Famous Russian Painting Be Moved (msn.com)

Our allies don't go to Russia, EU commissioner tells Bosnian Serb leader (msn.com)

How will we know when Ukraine's long-awaited counteroffensive has started? Experts say look for the Western armor. (msn.com)

Explosions heard in Luhansk again (msn.com)

Russian State TV Issues Stark Warning Over Threat of Defeat (msn.com)

French TV channel calls Zelensky's trip to Europe a "circus," ambassador demands apology (msn.com)

Journalists post diagrams of "Putin's Black Sea Bunker" in Gelendzhik (msn.com)

Price pressure in Russia gradually intensifying -central bank (msn.com)

A Russian warlord posed over the body of a US Army vet killed in Ukraine — then bizarrely said he'd send him back to America draped in a flag as a sign of respect (msn.com)

Ukraine: large areas of Bakhmut suburbs liberated | Watch (msn.com)

France may transfer SCALP long-range missiles to Ukraine (msn.com)

Ukraine says Patriot air defense system not destroyed (msn.com)

Bakhmut and Marinka remain in epicentre of fighting – General Staff report (msn.com)

Russia Facing Biggest Crisis Since World War II, State TV Guest Says (msn.com)

Russian occupiers admit there will be no holiday season in Crimea – Ukraine's Permanent Representative in Crimea (msn.com)

Russian forces reported in retreat near Bakhmut | Watch (msn.com)

Kremlin’s ‘Presidential Academy’ Gets Hit With a Mass Purge (msn.com)

Drone shows artillery pounding devastated Bakhmut | Watch (msn.com)

Russia Says ‘New’ T-72 Tank Could Beat M1 Abrams In Battle (msn.com)

Ukraine Situation Report: Video Of Air Defenses Prompts Arrests (msn.com)

The War in Ukraine Looks Ready to Explode in Putin’s Face (msn.com)

Kremlin says freezing of Finland's bank accounts in Russia was forced retaliatory step (msn.com)

Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Moscow Patriarchate clergyman who blessed Russian troops during occupation of Izium was exposed (msn.com)

Russian 'Kalibr' Cruise Missile Hits Crimea–Reports (msn.com)

Why Putin Is Right to Fear for His Life (msn.com)

A Russian lawmaker wants to boost Russia's army by using 'large' and 'aggressive' stray dogs as military assets (msn.com)

Russia accuses Prague of 'illegal' move against its embassy, pledges action (msn.com)

 

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Putin Appeals to Russian Church as Dangers to His Regime Grow (msn.com)

No armour, no shoes, no hope – the daily life of a Russian soldier (msn.com)

Russia fires 30 cruise missiles at Ukrainian targets; Ukraine says 29 were shot down (msn.com)

Lukashenko on Ukrainian counter-offensive: says it's disinformation, but asks for talks (msn.com)

Train in Crimea derails due to reported explosion | Watch (msn.com)

Head of Ukrainian President's Office reveals what he discussed with Chinese envoy (msn.com)

Traitor next door? Fear stalks Kherson after Russian occupation ends (msn.com)

Fire the Rockets! Ukraine Video Shows U.S. M270 MLRS Hitting Russian Forces (msn.com)

Kissinger Tells NATO to Ignore Putin's Threats (msn.com)

Ukrainian frontline commander 'Witch' explains why they're so determined to hold on to Bakhmut: 'We are exhausting them morally and psychologically' (msn.com)

Russian forces in retreat near Bakhmut, Ukraine and Wagner say (msn.com)

Moldova, fearing Russia, wants to join EU 'as soon as possible' (msn.com)

Russia’s financial situation is starting to look really bad (msn.com)

US Avenger an 'important boost' for Ukrainian air defense (msn.com)

Ukraine Corruption Scandal Could Boost Zelensky's F-16 Dream (msn.com)

Kremlin Preparing Russians for Defeats in Ukraine (msn.com)

Wagner Group financier still hopes to remove Russian Defence Minister from his position – ISW (msn.com)

Ukraine's intelligence reacts to railway explosion in Crimea: railway lines got tired (msn.com)

Polish defense minister anticipates Putin’s era's coming to end (msn.com)

Russian Police Tear Off Door in Raid Targeting Putin War Critics (msn.com)

Kremlin says African Ukraine peace delegation will visit Moscow (msn.com)

France will follow Britain and send longer-range missile to Ukraine (msn.com)

Russian Airlines Are Still Getting American Parts Despite Sanctions (msn.com)

Ukraine strikes back around Bakhmut as Wagner reaches last streets in the city (msn.com)

Belarus Weekly: Lukashenko makes brief public appearance following rumors of his poor health (msn.com)

These are the Western air defense systems protecting Ukraine (msn.com)

Russia's Hold on Crimea at Risk After Weapons Delivery Sabotage (msn.com)

 

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Occupiers flood fields in Zaporizhzhia Oblast and mine dams (msn.com)

Ukraine stifles air attacks but faces 200,000 Russians in counteroffensive: Updates (msn.com)

Russia's Prigozhin says Bakhmut will not fall in next two days (msn.com)

Russia may lack reserves to respond to Ukrainian counteroffensive: Officials (msn.com)

Ukrainian prisoners of war return to the battlefield: "Now it's personal" (msn.com)

Russians are entrenching themselves around ZNPP, but they are not letting go of the idea of escape – Reuters (msn.com)

Russians connected Dzharylhach island with occupied Kherson Oblast (msn.com)

Explosions rock Russian-occupied Mariupol: Russian base stationed in airport was hit (msn.com)

Russia Adapted Arms and Tactics Ahead of Ukraine Offensive (msn.com)

Russians deploy few thousand more occupiers near Bakhmut, heavy fighting ongoing – Deputy Defence Minister (msn.com)

Putin’s ‘Terminator Tanks’ Are Getting Killed in Ukraine (msn.com)

Russians had no plan other than landing in Hostomel – Ukraine's Defence Intelligence chief (msn.com)

Russia's Security Council Secretary claims US involved in murders of Putin's ideologue's daughter and other famous propagandist (msn.com)

Russian Military Too Weak to Defend Kremlin: Ex-Russian Commander (msn.com)

Desperate Vladimir Putin Cobbles Together War Machines Built with SPARE PARTS as Death Toll Mounts in War Zone (msn.com)

Ukraine's Armed Forces confirm seizing initiative on Bakhmut front: they advanced further (msn.com)

Any mediation between Ukraine and Russia must comply with two principles – Ukraine's Foreign Minister (msn.com)

Russia issues arrest warrant for judge who issued arrest warrant for Putin (msn.com)

Ukraine reports explosions at Russian-occupied base in Mariupol | Watch (msn.com)

Russia adapted to the game-changing HIMARS, but Ukraine's new Storm Shadow missiles could put the fear back into its commanders, warfare experts say (msn.com)

Kyiv ready to allow transit of Russian ammonia only on one condition – Reuters (msn.com)

Russia's position has 'never looked weaker' after Ukraine said it downed Putin's 'unstoppable' missiles, defense expert says (msn.com)

Zelenskiy’s Surprise G-7 Stop Unnerves Critical Brazilian Leader (msn.com)

Ukraine colonel dismisses reports that Russians are poorly equipped as 'more TikTok propaganda than reality' (msn.com)

Ukrainian spy chief Budanov names the most outrageous Russian fake he’s seen yet (msn.com)

Italian Prime Minister indicates Italy might join "fighter jet coalition" (msn.com)

Lavrov's family leaves Georgia escorted by security forces (msn.com)

Former Russian Commander Rips 'Strategic Senselessness' of Bakhmut Victory (msn.com)

 

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Well since you're asking so nicely

Russia says Wagner Private Army Seized Bakhmut | Watch (msn.com)

Russia deploying new forces to Bakhmut to claim at least some gains – UK Intelligence (msn.com)

Eyeball to eyeball: Estonia stares down Russia (msn.com)

Report: Ukraine is losing 10,000 drones per month (msn.com)

Russian State TV Host Challenges Zelensky to a Duel As He Attends G7 Summit (msn.com)

Zelenskiy Says Bakhmut Fell, But With High Russian Casualties | Watch (msn.com)

Trans-Baikal freight train derailment, latest Russian railroad incident, caught on video (msn.com)

Russian-installed official says Kyiv struck port city with British Storm Shadow missiles (msn.com)

Russian parliament chief proposes Polish truck ban, says Warsaw owes Moscow billions (msn.com)

Ukrainian intel intercepts Russian soldier boasting of killing 400 people in Kreminna, including women and children (msn.com)

Russian State TV Guest Says Country Needs 4 Million More Soldiers (msn.com)

SNAPSHOT-Russia's war on Ukraine latest: Ukraine says closer to encircling Bakhmut (msn.com)

Military expert says Ukrainian anti-aircraft gunners ‘rescued the reputation’ of Patriot system (msn.com)

Ukraine looks to reshape war with Russia with counteroffensive | Watch (msn.com)

On a side note, the situation in Bakhmut is nearly impossible to assess, so you need to take any articles with a huge grain of salt.

 

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'Exhaust them': Why Ukraine has fought Russia for every inch of Bakhmut, despite high cost (msn.com)

Former head of Ukraine's supreme court sent to custody over $2.7mn bribery charges after "large-scale" corruption scheme exposed. (msn.com)

Ukrainian forces semi-encircle Bakhmut, Russian troops have to switch to defence – Ukraine's Deputy Defence Minister (msn.com)

Russia's claimed Bakhmut win is anything but: experts (msn.com)

Border guards in Bakhmut destroy groups of Russians getting ready to advance (msn.com)

Ukrainian soldier claims Russians near Bakhmut being forced to attack by officers (msn.com)

We are close to strategically encircling Bakhmut – Commander of Ukrainian Ground Forces (msn.com)

Kyiv: Ukrainian troops have partly encircled Bakhmut, still control part of city (msn.com)

Zelensky clarifies comments on fall of Bakhmut amid Russian claims of capture (msn.com)

As hold on Bakhmut slips, Ukrainian forces push to encircle city (msn.com)

No ‘Victory’ for Russia: Putin Lost Thousands of Soldiers in Bakhmut (msn.com)

Ukraine troops seek to 'trap Russians in Bakhmut' | Watch (msn.com)

New photos show destruction in Bakhmut: ‘It’s like Hiroshima’ (msn.com)

Like I said – lots of confusion on the Bakhmut front

Russia is so low on armor it's putting artillery and naval guns on old vehicles (msn.com)

Media find abandoned villa of dictator's close friend in Finland (msn.com)

Putin to US companies in Russia: What's yours is mine (msn.com)

Ukraine's Special Operations Forces post video of them hunting down Russian occupiers in Marinka (msn.com)

Putin's Forces 'Exhausted' With 'Minimal' Ammo: Former Russian Commander (msn.com)

Taxi driver turns in passenger to occupation authorities in Melitopol for criticizing Russia's child abduction (msn.com)

Weapons contractors hitting Pentagon with inflated prices (msn.com)

Russia Is Moving Weapons to Ukraine Through Mali, US Says (msn.com)

Russia accuses Ukraine of mounting ‘sabotage’ attack across border (msn.com)

Kremlin Says Russia Repelling Border Incursion From Ukraine (msn.com)

Russians looking for options to leave occupied Crimea, says Ukrainian military (msn.com)

Russians carry out mopping-up operations in captured parts of Bakhmut, deploy additional forces – Deputy Defence Minister (msn.com)

Explosions in Belgorod Oblast: Russian Volunteer Corps and Freedom of Russia Legion urge not to resist (msn.com)

Russian military has 25 aircraft at Belarus airfields, but they’re not flying — Nayev (msn.com)

Investigators find secret family of Russian propagandist with children born in the US (msn.com)

Ukraine-backed Russian militants claim they've taken over a Russian village in a cross-border raid (msn.com)

Putin Defectors Say They've Seized Belgorod Towns, Vow to 'Liberate Russia' (msn.com)

Battle for Bakhmut: CNN embeds with Ukrainian unit under fire | Watch (msn.com)

Russians less eager to bomb Ukraine from north since downing of Russian combat aircraft in Bryansk Oblast – Ukrainian Air Force spokesman (msn.com)

Kinzhal Missile Makers 'Deceived' Putin, Says Ukrainian Ex-Intel Chief (msn.com)

 

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Russians taking incriminating documents out of Crimea, Ukraine says (msn.com)

Russia's claim that it won in Bakhmut may be meaningless — and a good sign for Ukraine's upcoming counteroffensive (msn.com)

Fighting for Bakhmut continues, Ukraine's artillery units strike 3 clusters of Russian personnel and equipment – General Staff report (msn.com)

Ukraine pulls out of all but 'insignificant' sliver of Bakhmut, pivots to encircling Russian forces (msn.com)

Russia is claiming victory in Bakhmut, but the price it paid for it 'doesn't bode well' for Putin's bigger plans, experts say (msn.com)

Bakhmut just won’t go away

Reporter explains significance of attack that happened across Russian border | Watch (msn.com)

Governor of Russia's Belgorod says Ukrainian 'sabotage group' crossed border (msn.com)

Ukraine's Defence Intelligence on events in Belgorod Oblast: This is creating a "security zone" (msn.com)

Navy sailor adjusts phosphorus strikes on Mykolaiv Oblast: Ukraine's Security Service detains traitor (msn.com)

Poland says Russia and Belarus are involved in attacks on border guards (msn.com)

Overnight explosions rock devastated Russian-occupied city of Mariupol – Andriushenko (msn.com)

Russia TV celebrates as it reports the capture of Bakhmut, comparing it to Berlin in 1945 (msn.com)

Russian opposition group posts video of what appears to be an antiwar flag above Moscow following purported cross-border raid (msn.com)

Putin's 'Mini-NATO' Is Breaking (msn.com)

Frantic Hunting Mission Erupts After Raid on Russian Town (msn.com)

Russian POWs shown film about Russian army war crimes in Ukraine, says ombudsman (msn.com)

Budanov addresses Russian soldiers: It's going to get even worse (msn.com)

Ukrainian PSYOP: Confuse Russia from Belgorod to Bakhmut (msn.com)

Married Putin Stooge Accused of Hiding Kids With Secret American Lover (msn.com)

Russian troops conduct "population census" of occupied territories of Kherson Oblast (msn.com)

Russian TV Host Calls for Citizens to Help Produce Ammunition After Work (msn.com)

‘Old’ Soldiers: Why Russia’s Military Is Being Destroyed in Ukraine (msn.com)

Ukraine Situation Report: Attack Inside Russia Continues With Strikes On Government Buildings (msn.com)

Sudden Russian Death Syndrome: Russian Minister Dies Under Mysterious Circumstances After Criticizing Putin's 'Fascist Invasion' of Ukraine (msn.com) another one bites the dust

Invaders ‘detaining men in occupied Zaporizhzya Oblast, pressurizing them to join Russian army’ (msn.com)

War in Ukraine entering ‘critical stage,’ UK PM says (msn.com)

Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines have been rationing their mortar shells as Russian troops outgun them with 10 times more artillery: report (msn.com)

Russian occupiers seize cultural property in Berdiansk (msn.com)

Conditions created for offensive as Ukraine engage in large-scale operation in three identified directions (msn.com)

Fire reported at military optics plant in Russia’s Bryansk Oblast (msn.com)

Married couple arrested after Russian opposition flag floats over Moscow by ballon (msn.com)

Russia’s Wagner Group accused of a massacre hidden from the world | Watch (msn.com)

Putin is toast with or without Bakhmut (msn.com)

US Department of State reacts to events in Belgorod Oblast (msn.com)

Putin's Military is 'Exhausted' and Suffering Ammo Shortage, Former Russian General Reveals (msn.com)

Wagner Founder Faces 'Disaster' in Ukraine Next Week, Ret. General Predicts (newsweek.com)

Russia claims it repelled one of war's most serious cross-border attacks (msn.com)

This map shows how little ground Russian forces gained over 5 months at a cost of 100,000 dead and wounded (msn.com)

Failures in Ukraine haven't left 'cracks' in Putin's hold on power, German spy chief says, warning Russia has what it needs to wage a long war (msn.com)

Russia's brash invasion plan for Ukraine wasted special-operations units on missions they weren't meant to do (msn.com)

Ukraine in ‘best position they’ve been’ ahead of counteroffensive against Russia | Watch (msn.com)

Events in Belgorod Oblast cause information shocks in Russia (msn.com)

 

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Video shows Russian civilians taking ‘matters into their own hands’ | Watch (msn.com)

Plan to return decommissioned Leopard 2 tanks to Germany wins backing of Swiss executive branch (msn.com)

Russian Wagner Chief Blasts Outcome of Putin’s Ukraine War Goals (msn.com)

Anti-Putin Russian fighters claim latest attack in southern Russia | Watch (msn.com)

Putin claimed a 400-year-old map proved Ukraine isn't a real country, not noticing it has 'Ukraine' written on it (msn.com)

Source: Russia's most modern spy warship 'attacked in the Black Sea' (msn.com)

Russian spy chief tells 'meddling West' to go to the devil, forecasts its demise (msn.com)

Anti-Kremlin Russians call Armed Incursion a 'Success' (msn.com)

Ammunition aid to Ukraine will be considered after reviewing situation on ground: security adviser (msn.com)

Russia: U.S. equipment used in border raid shows growing Western role in Ukraine (msn.com)

Putin rips into countries that 'impose their rules' on others just 15 months after Russia invaded Ukraine (msn.com)

Germany Buys Tanks, Howitzers in Jumbo Defense Order (msn.com)

Ukraine wants to work with Western countries to create another 'sea of NATO' on the border with Russia (msn.com)

Even nuclear weapons are now one for two − Kazakhstan's President Tokayev on Putin and Lukashenko creating problem (msn.com)

Ukraine says Russia prevents Black Sea grain deal port operating (msn.com)

Russia: Any remaining Ukrainian nationalists who attacked in Russia were ‘shelled until fully liquidated’ | Watch (msn.com)

Russia to use border incursion to swallow part of Belarusian army (msn.com)

Ukraine's Security Service captures Russian agent exposing defenders' positions near Bakhmut and Avdiivka (msn.com)

Russia captured Bakhmut, but it cost thousands of troops and now its remaining soldiers are exhausted (msn.com)

Putin is afraid he will be killed, and we are getting closer – Ukraine's Defence Intelligence (msn.com)

 

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Russia denies fire at Ministry of Defense, says state media (msn.com)

Fire at Russian Defense Ministry Sparks Speculation (msn.com)

More Than A Thousand Russian Troops Have Gone AWOL In The Last Five Months, UK Claims (msn.com)

Leader of cross-border raid warns Russia to expect more incursions (msn.com)

Russia’s military is less than meets the eye (msn.com)

Russians continue fighting on Bakhmut front, attacking in vain Bilohorivka and Krasnohorivka – General Staff (msn.com)

Ukraine says Russian soldiers replace Wagner units in Bakhmut outskirts (msn.com)

Ukraine fighters say battle for Bakhmut not over | Watch (msn.com) the battle that won’t go away

Russia resorts to massive Soviet-era bombs as Ukrainian air defenses prove a match for missiles, drones (msn.com) low tech sometimes works better that high tech

Ukraine offers reconciliation to ally Poland over World War II-era massacre (msn.com)

Ukraine Counteroffensive Is Primed, Warns Kyiv Intel Chief (msn.com)

Patriot Missile Success in Ukraine Has Shocked Even the Pentagon–Kyiv (msn.com)

Ukraine's counter-offensive has begun, says Zelensky advisor (msn.com)

Ukraine admits its special units' top priority is to kill Putin (msn.com)

Border raid exposes Russian defenses and divisions (msn.com)

The Ukraine War Could Mean a Russian Civil War (msn.com)

Ukraine's Armed Forces post video with Zaluzhnyi to dispel Russian propaganda lies (msn.com)

Putin Filmed Smirking as Ally Publicly Pleads for Russian Restraint (msn.com)

Vladimir Putin Reportedly Disrupting Russia’s Spirits Industry With His ‘Grey Market’ Tactics (msn.com)

Black Sea fleet commander faces life imprisonment for ordering Kalibr missile strike on Ukraine (msn.com)

China is flexing its new influence over Russia, keeping Putin waiting to see if he can have a new gas pipeline he desperately needs (msn.com)

Lithuania announces new package of military assistance to Ukraine at Ramstein (msn.com)

US intelligence indicates Ukrainians may have launched drone attack on Kremlin (msn.com)

 

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Empire's Twilight? Russia Loses Support in Its Own Backyard (gallup.com)

 

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Videos of Ukrainian drone boats swarming a Russian target end in explosion, mystery (msn.com)

Video shows Russian reconnaissance ship seemingly hit by unmanned surface vessel | Watch (msn.com)

Marauders of Moscow: Putin's Troops Ridiculed Online After Stealing Dead Russian Soldier's Watch and Running Away (msn.com)

Russian Tank Fires on One of Its Own Troops, Video Appears to Show (msn.com)

Ukrainian forces embrace unconventional tactics | Watch (msn.com)

For NATO, Ukraine's Status Is the Elephant in the Room | Opinion (msn.com)

Putin ally claims West fails to ‘fully realize’ threat of nuclear war with Russia (msn.com)

Belarus confirms Russia has begun transferring tactical nukes to its territory | Watch (msn.com)

Czech Republic top general urges to prepare for the "bad scenario" of Ukraine's counteroffensive (msn.com)

Ukrainian forces clashed with Russian troops 22 times in the past 24 hours – General Staff report (msn.com)

Putin's Man in Crimea Worried About Ability to Defend Area: U.K. (msn.com)

State Dept. Spokesman Miller: Russia denies third request for consular access to Evan Gershkovich | Watch (msn.com)

Russia says it discussed peace prospects for Ukraine with Chinese special envoy (msn.com)

Ukrainians claim to have destroyed large Russian warship in Berdiansk (msn.com)

President Putin advocates for a decentralized financial world order (msn.com)

Russia to sell Zelensky’s holiday home to pay for invasion (msn.com)

Zelenskyy's office responds to Chinese envoy's call for occupied territories to be given to Russia (msn.com)

Life and death weigh on Ukraine air defence teams (msn.com)

Zelenskyy gives surprise commencement speech, receives honorary degree (msn.com)

Canadian Defense Ministry announces new military aid package for Ukraine (msn.com)

Putin's Ex-Son-in-Law Loses His Land: Report (msn.com)

Inside the Russian resistance to Putin | Watch (msn.com)

Russia's Deputy PM Has This To Say On Upcoming OPEC+ Meeting In Vienna (msn.com)

Russia strikes Ukraine clinic, blames Kyiv for border attacks (msn.com)

Blinken to address Ukraine war from new NATO member Finland (msn.com)

Russians prepare large-scale provocation on premises of Zaporizhzhia NPP (msn.com)

 

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UPDATE 1-Polish parliament passes Russian influence bill which opposition brands political witch hunt (msn.com)

Explosion Rocks Southern Russia’s Krasnodar in Apparent Drone Attack (msn.com)

New case against jailed Kremlin critic Navalny goes to court next week (msn.com)

Germany to move Slovakia-based Patriot system to Lithuania to protect NATO summit (msn.com)

Turkey is a critical NATO partner but has a 'vital' relationship with Russia: Ex-U.S. ambassador | Watch (msn.com)

The Russian Red Line Washington Won’t Cross—Yet (msn.com)

‘Get out’: Influx of Russians to Georgia stokes old enmities (msn.com)

Russian central bank plays down impact of foreign company exits (msn.com)

Poland says it will close border to freight vehicles from Belarus and Russia (msn.com)

A Big Deal: Ukraine Is Getting New NASAMS to Fight Russia (msn.com)

Explosions heard in Dnipro (msn.com)

Russians 'provoking' in the Med says navy chief (msn.com)

The Special Operations Forces soldiers defeated Russian invaders near Kreminna (msn.com)

Russian ship 'Lady R' unloaded ammunition in South Africa, did not upload weapons, minister says (msn.com)

Ukrainian who walked 140 miles to safety and used dog as distraction features in new exhibition (msn.com)

Head of Ukraine's Security Service on SSU involvement in Crimean bridge attack (msn.com)

Putin’s mini-Nato is falling apart (msn.com)

Russia's Medvedev Threatens Ukraine With Pre-Emptive Nuclear Strike | Watch (msn.com)

Video Shows Challenger 2 Tanks Making Light Work of Russia's 'Dragon Teeth' | Watch (msn.com)

Putin's Europe Problem (msn.com)

Drone Strikes Across Russian Border as Ukraine Turns Up Heat on Putin—Video (msn.com)

WSJ: Ukraine, NATO dismiss Chinese peace plan set to benefit Russia (msn.com)

Russia's Medvedev: Ukraine conflict may last for decades, no talks with Zelenskiy (msn.com)

Why the Wagner boss is saying Russia could lose the war | The Hill

Russian prime minister warns that U.S. and allies are drawing Moscow and Beijing closer together (msn.com)