Russia claims control of Lysychansk, a pivotal city in eastern Ukraine
Russia on Sunday claimed full control of the easter Ukrainian city of Lysychansk, though Ukrainian President Zelenskyy insisted fierce fighting there is not over yet. The city is the last major Ukrainian stronghold in the Luhansk province. If Lysychansk is…
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Ukraine struggles to defend one of its last strongholds in the east
As the war in Ukraine grinds on its fourth month, the fight for the eastern Donbas continues. Relentless Russian shelling and Ukrainian counter-strikes have laid waste to vast swathes of the region. As William Brangham reports, the daily struggle for…
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As the Ukraine conflict passes 100 days, former Zelenskyy aide details life in a war zone
Friday marked Ukraine’s 100th day of war against Russia. The devastation is clear from the images of destroyed cities and bodies in the streets. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says tens of thousands of civilians have perished, but the true toll…
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Analyzing the ban on Russian oil with a European Parliament member
As the European Union stepped up the pressure on Russia Tuesday by pledging to cut back on Russia oil purchases, the prospects of ending the war soon look grim. Radoslaw Sikorski, a European Parliament member who has held a number…
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EU leaders agree to Russian oil ban as Russian forces advance in eastern Ukraine
Russian forces kept up a relentless onslaught Tuesday in eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian said Russians now control half the city of Sievierodonetsk. Meanwhile, Moscow embargoed a European Union agreement to ban 90 percent of Russian oil imports. Nick Schifrin reports. Stream…
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Private companies track the war in Ukraine in real time
Even before Russian military forces crossed into Ukraine three months ago, private companies were using data from satellites and other technology to closely monitor events on the ground. Newshour Special Correspondent Mike Cerre explores the ongoing efforts to track the…
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Russia advances in Severodonetsk as Ukraine tries to reinforce beleaguered troops
Russian military forces continue their push in eastern Ukraine. They are making headway into the key city of Severodonetsk and threatening the neighboring town of Lysychansk. Dan Rivers of Independent Television News was just there and has our report. Stream…
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In Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region, Russian forces are taking control one town at a time
Russia’s military continues its advance in eastern Ukraine this weekend, in a move that may soon force Ukrainian troops to cede strategically important territory. Correspondent Ali Rogin has our report. Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/2Jb8twG Find more…
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