Putin has taken personal control of faltering Donbas offensive, western sources claim
It is believed Russia has lost 12 of its generals in the war, forced to the frontline by a failure of communication systems.
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Weapons and Kit In pictures: Up close with weapons being used on Ukraine frontline
Hardware being used in the defence of Ukraine have been on display at Thales UK's plant in Northern Ireland.
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Ukraine Russian losses explained: retired general says one-third of ground forces reduced
The expert adds that Russia is not running out of will to continue fighting.
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Ukraine Ukraine accuses Russia of using phosphorus bombs on Azovstal steel works plant
Hundreds of Ukrainian fighters are holding out under heavy fire at the facility.
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Nato Sweden to join Finland in seeking NATO membership
The historic shift comes after more than 200 years of military non-alignment in the Nordic country.
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Ukraine Ukraine: Putin likely to have lost a third of his invasion force, MOD says
The Ministry of Defence also said Russia is "unlikely to dramatically accelerate its rate of advance over the next 30 days".
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Ukraine Russian advance into Ukraine faltering, says NATO chief
The alliance's deputy secretary-general said Russia's invasion is "losing momentum".
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Ukraine Ukraine says Russian troops are withdrawing from Kharkiv
Defence minister Oleksii Reznikov said Ukraine is "entering a new – long-term – phase of the war".
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Ukraine Ukraine's National Anthem explained as soldiers share inspiring song online
Ukrainian national anthem is more relevant now than ever
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Ukraine How long can war in Ukraine last?
A defence expert’s forecast as Russian troop numbers and strategy come under scrutiny
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Ukraine Aerial images show aftermath of Ukrainian military's apparent Russian encounter
Drone footage released by Ukraine's armed forces appears to show the destruction of multiple Russian military vehicles and a bridge.
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Ukraine Is there any way out of Azovstal steelworks for trapped Ukrainian troops?
A retired military intelligence officer doubts Azov Battalion members will surrender, despite limited resources.
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Russia PM Johnson signs deal to protect Sweden if attacked
Both Sweden and Finland are signing mutual security assurances with the UK to tackle traditional, hybrid and cyber threats.
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Ukraine Ukraine: Expert doubts Russian ability to capture steelworks plant
About 2,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been trapped at the Azovstal facility since early April.
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Nato Where are NATO aircraft operating in Eastern Europe?
NATO says about 30 allied aircraft are in the air at any one time along the alliance's eastern flank as the war in Ukraine continues.
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Russia Russia's parade shows 'shiny' uniforms but 'not reflective of ability to fight'
Defence expert says the Victory Day parade is more for show, and is "disconnected" from the country's military capability.