- High casualty rates in Ukraine and poor leadership causing ‘fragile morale’ among Russian forces, says UK (theguardian.com)Rumors out of Moscow: 'Vultures circling Putin' as despot faces 'coup' from once-loyal henchmen (dailystar.co.uk)
- Ukraine army chief warns Russia preparing for new Kyiv attack as Putin seeks new economic ties (theguardian.com)The Infrared Hunt for Russian Troops in the Battle for Bakhmut (nytimes.com)An Alternate Reality: How Russia’s State TV Spins the Ukraine War (nytimes.com)
- Ukrainian forces sabotage Russian supply line, damage key bridge near Melitopol, reports say (theguardian.com)
- Ukraine regional official says strike hits Russian mercenary Wagner group headquarters (reuters.com)See aftermath of explosion at Wagner Group's purported base in Ukraine (cnn.com)
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- Putin meets Russian generals as reports of offensive in Ukraine grow (bbc.com)Kyiv ‘preparing’ for Russia to invade from north, says commander (theguardian.com)A “walk in the park” became a catastrophe for Russia (nytimes.com)
- Russian rockets hit administration building in Kherson (theguardian.com)Drones shot down over Kyiv; U.S. Air Force veteran freed in swap with Russia (washingtonpost.com)Russia is building a vast network of trenches, traps and obstacles to slow Ukraine’s momentum. Will it work? (nytimes.com)
- Putin Skips Annual News Conference, Avoiding Possible Questions on War (nytimes.com)
- Russia Fires Wave of Missiles Across Ukraine (nytimes.com)‘Wiped out’: War in Ukraine has decimated a once feared Russian brigade (washingtonpost.com)Kharkiv without power, heating and water (theguardian.com)
- Explosion at Nuclear Airbase Just 150 Miles From Moscow Opens Stunning New Phase of War (thedailybeast.com)Bombing of Putin’s Most Feared Fighters Infuriates Russia (thedailybeast.com)
- Russia Is Using Old Ukrainian Missiles Against Ukraine, General Says (nytimes.com)Biden pledges to boost Ukraine air defences (theguardian.com)
