Recruiters say many fled not from war itself but from chaos within units or toxic commanders. The army faces a manpower crisis. Bonuses of up to $20,000 haven’t solved the shortage. While Putin mobilizes 50,000 men each month, Ukraine is forced to rely on returning deserters to
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Elite brigades recruiting with interviews and incentives
Telegraph: Recruiters from elite brigades like the “Da Vinci Wolves” and the 47th “Magura” Brigade are conducting interviews, offering incentives—new roles, training, or better leadership. 2/
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Ukrainian units compete for deserting soldiers as one returns after ten months
In Ukraine, units are competing for soldiers who had deserted the front. Ukrainian Soldier Volodymyr left the front—first hitchhiking, then boarding a train home to his wife. Ten months later, he’s signing papers to return to the army, tells the story the British Telegraph. 1/
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14 dead and 117 wounded from Russian strike on Kyiv
As of now, according to the State Emergency Service, there are 14 dead and 117 wounded from the Russian strike on Kyiv. Search and rescue operations are ongoing.
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Another Kyiv civilian killed in Russian strike
The death toll from the Russian attack on Kyiv has risen after one more body was pulled from the rubble, as reported by the State Emergency Service. The deceased person was found under the rubble of a nine-story building in the Solomyanskyi district of the capital.
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Ukrainian artillery hits Russian forces near Stara Zburivka
❗️🇺🇦Ukrainian artillery struck a concentration of 🇷🇺Russian troops near the village of Stara Zburivka in the Kherson region. pic.twitter.com/gWQOw3LgEM
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 17 juin 2025Ukrainian artillery struck a concentration of Russian troops near the village of Stara Zburivka in the Kherson region.
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Canada to provide Ukraine with $1.5 billion in military aid and new sanctions against Russia
Canada's Prime Minister announced $1.5 billion in military aid to Ukraine and new sanctions against Russia. https://ift.tt/R4JHnB2 #liga #news
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Kyivan sentenced to life for ties to Russia’s Senezh
A 44-year-old Kyiv resident recruited through pro-Russian online discussions now faces life imprisonment after Ukrainian counterintelligence linked him to Russia’s elite “Senezh” military intelligence center, according to the SBU and Prosecutor General’s Office
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Trump blames Putin; Kremlin fears U.S. weapons escalation
When talks stalled, Trump blamed Putin. Kremlin insiders now fear a mood swing could trigger U.S. weapons deliveries just to punish Russia. Putin now tiptoes around Trump’s moods to avoid escalation. 5/
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Putin loses narrative control as Trump bypasses Kyiv and Europe
Putin built his war narrative around defeating U.S. control over Ukraine. Trump skipped Kyiv, sidelined Europe, and tried to deal one-on-one. Now both Putin and Zelensky lobby for Trump's favor and Putin no longer controls the frame. 3/