Ukrainian troops are becoming increasingly pessimistic about the fate of the city in eastern Ukraine, as Russian forces push for their first significant victory in months.
Invoking World War II on the 80th anniversary of victory at Stalingrad, Mr. Putin repeated his false justifications for an invasion that has taken a staggering toll.
Russia is mustering its military might in the Luhansk region of Ukraine, officials said Wednesday, in what Kyiv suspects is preparation for an offensive as the first anniversary of Moscow s invasion approaches.