- Sep 1
Putin claims rapid Russian advances in Ukraine as observers report battlefield standstill
Speaking at the SCO summit in Bishkek, Vladimir Putin claimed Russian troops entered Orikhiv and approached Sloviansk, while observers noted a deceleration across the front.
- Aug 10
Russia claims capture of two villages near Kramatorsk as Ukraine reports 24 attacks repelled
Russia's Defence Ministry said its forces seized Vasyutinske and Toretsk in the Donetsk region, 8 and 20 kilometres from Kramatorsk, while Ukraine reported repelling 24 attacks and ordered the evacuation of 525 children from the Kramatorsk area.
