In Western Ukraine, a Community Wrestles With Patriotism or Survival
As the war drags on, communities that were steadfast in their commitment to the effort have been shaken by the unending violence on the front line.
The New York Times > RussiaUkraine and Russia’s Battle Over the Town of Chasiv Yar, Explained
Chasiv Yar has been under relentless attack by Russian forces. Controlling the town would put them in striking distance of key Ukrainian operational and supply centers.
The New York Times > RussiaNATO Puts on a Show of Force in the Shadow of Russia’s War
The alliance’s largest exercises offer a preview of what the opening of a Great Power conflict could look like. How it ends is a different story.
The New York Times > Russia‘Kharkiv Is Unbreakable’: A Battered Ukrainian City Carries On
For residents of Ukraine’s second-largest city, daily Russian attacks have escalated fears but have not brought life to a standstill.
The New York Times > RussiaIn Ukraine, New American Technology Won the Day. Until It Was Overwhelmed.
Project Maven was meant to revolutionize modern warfare. But the conflict in Ukraine has underscored how difficult it is to get 21st-century data into 19th-century trenches.
The New York Times > RussiaTimur Ivanov, Russian Deputy Defense Minister, Is Detained on Bribery Charges
Timur Ivanov, who has long been in charge of major military construction projects and known for leading a lavish lifestyle, was held Tuesday on charges of “large scale” corruption.
The New York Times > RussiaRussian Bombardment Crushes Ukraine’s Industrial Base
The assaults have all but destroyed the factories and plants that were the economic lifeblood of the towns and cities in Ukraine’s east.
The New York Times > RussiaDo Tanks Have a Place in 21st-Century Warfare?
As explosive drones gain battlefield prominence, even the mighty U.S. Abrams tank is increasingly vulnerable.
The New York Times > RussiaArrests of Europeans for Aiding Russia Raise Fears of Kremlin’s Reach
A string of arrests, including two Poles accused of attacking a Navalny aide and a third for ties to a possible plot against Ukraine’s president, have amplified worries of Russian infiltration.
The New York Times > RussiaUkrainians Wait, Nervously, to See if U.S. Will Provide Critical Aid
From the battlefield to battered cities, soldiers and civilians are counting on Congress to approve $60 billion in military support. Without it, Ukrainian officials say, prospects in the war are grim.
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