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SOUTHEASTERN UKRAINE (Reuters) - Russia announced plans on Thursday to stage elections in occupied parts of Ukraine in just three months, Moscow s latest bid to signal it is in control even as a Ukrainian counteroffensive has pushed its forces back in some areas.
Both Ukrainian and Western officials say Ukraine's counter-offensive to liberate territoryin the south and east from Russian invaders could last for months.