Ukraine sacks commander as Russia advances on key logistics hub

Dismissal comes as Moscow pushes deeper into Donetsk region, forcing closure of a crucial coal mine

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Russia launches huge attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure

The Kremlin says the strikes were in response to Kyiv using US-made missiles to attack its territory.
BBC News - 15h
Russia Launches Missile Attack on Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure

Military analysts had speculated that Moscow could escalate such attacks as a show of force after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, its ally.
The New York Times - 18h
Russian Troops Advance to Within 3 Miles of Key Ukrainian Transit Hub

Russia is pushing toward Pokrovsk, a strategic city for Ukraine’s army with important rail and road connections, in a rapid capturing of ground in the Donetsk region.
The New York Times - 1d
Ukraine’s patchy fortifications help Russia advance

Invading troops capture more territory in Donetsk and move closer to region’s western border
Financial Times - 4d
Russia's authoritarianism and imperialism block a just peace in Ukraine

The Russo-Ukrainian war cannot end until all sides want a stable and just peace, and the greatest obstacle to such an outcome is the Russian regime, which is deeply authoritarian and hostile to ...
The Hill - 4d
Bogged Down in Ukraine, Russia Pays a Price in Syria

With the fall of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, Vladimir V. Putin has suffered one of the biggest geopolitical setbacks of his quarter-century in power.
The New York Times - 5d
Rebel advances in Syria spell danger for Russia’s Middle Eastern ambitions

Moscow’s ability to support its regional partner, Iran, is coming under increasing strain
Financial Times - Dec. 4
Is the Ukraine conflict a proxy or direct war against Russia?

The difference between them is a matter of perception and interpretation by the (indirect and direct) belligerents involved.
The Hill - Dec. 3
Russia and Iran Pledge Support for Syria’s al-Assad Against Advancing Rebels

In just a few days, a patchwork of rebel forces has seized control of a broad stretch of land in the west and northwest of Syria. But it’s unclear just how much support Syria’s weakened allies can ...
The New York Times - Dec. 2