Putin refused to withdraw troops from Kherson, despite the commanders' requests, and personally took charge of planning the war against Ukraine.
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Putin Refuses to Withdraw Troops from Kherson, Personally Directs War Against Ukraine
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Nighttime: Ruscists shelled Mykolaiv
During the night, the Russians shelled Mykolaiv. Hits in the Perseus (South) Buh estuary, – Kim
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Russian generals see Kherson retreat as saving equipment and lives
Russian generals & commanders believe that retreating from Kherson would save equipment & soldiers' lives. Currently, they are cut off from rest of troops by Dnipro River. Probably, withdrawal from Kherson would allow them to redeploy troops elsewhere to repel counteroffensive
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Putin rejected withdrawal from Kherson, NYT reports
Russian President Vladimir Putin is increasingly involved in making strategic decisions on the war in Ukraine. Allegedly, he rejected request of commanders to withdraw troops from Kherson, reported @nytimes with reference to American officials familiar with intelligence reports.
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Russians Tortured Ukrainians in Izyum Basements
Russian military tortured Ukrainians in basements in Izyum. Mykhailo Ivanovych, 67, survived electric shocks, beatings, broken bones and needles under his skin. He said he was tortured for 12 days. Russians broke his arm, beat him with pipes, sticks and feet. @BBC_ua
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Zaporizhzhia shelling kills 1, injures 7


One person was killed and seven others were injured after Russian shelling of Zaporizhzhia last night.
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Russia Strikes Dams to Disrupt Ukraine’s Offensive
Russian occupiers are striking dams in an attempt to disrupt the advance of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. #news #war #liga https://news.liga.net/ua/politics/news/rossiya-bet-po-dambam-chtoby-poprobovat-sorvat-nastuplenie-vsu-britanskaya-razvedka
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Lithuania will not grant asylum to Russians fleeing mobilization
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis stated that the country will not grant asylum to Russians fleeing mobilization.
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Blinken warns China of consequences over Russia support
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned China of consequences if it provides support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Life near the contact line: why locals struggle to leave their homes
What is life like near the contact line and why leaving is a difficult decision for locals #news #war #liga https://projects.liga.net/kramatorsk/
