Putin, Russia and Ukraine

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Putin calls up 160,000 men to Russian army in latest conscription drive, at crucial moment in Ukraine war
One of the largest rounds of conscription to Russia’s military for several years is underway, as President Vladimir Putin pushes ahead with an expansion of the country’s military at a crucial moment in the war in Ukraine.
Putin conscripts 160K men as Russia eyes Ukraine offensive
Russia's largest military draft in 14 years sees 160,000 men called up as Putin plans a spring offensive on Ukraine. Despite stalled U.S. ceasefire talks, the Kremlin insists conscripts won't fight.
Ukraine war latest: US sanctions Russian firms but lifts sanctions on Putin ally's wife
The U.S. has expanded its sanctions on Russian companies while simultaneously removing restrictions on the wife of Boris Rotenberg, a close associate of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control reported on April 2.

Russia, Ukraine trade blame over attack on energy sites

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Russian overnight attack on Ukraine kills one, damages energy facilities, Ukraine says
At least one person was killed and 10 injured, including three children, in overnight drone attacks by Russia on Ukraine, officials said on Wednesday.
Ukraine, Russia trade accusations of attacks on energy facilities
Ukraine and Russia continue accusing each other of violating an agreement to halt attacks on energy facilities. There are no signs of a ceasefire in sight.
Russia Accuses Ukraine of Attacking Its Energy Infrastructure Despite Moratorium on Such Strikes
Russia's Defence Ministry on Tuesday accused Ukraine of attacking Russian energy infrastructure twice in the past 24 hours despite a U.S.-brokered moratorium on striking each other's energy facilities.
A Kremlin official says Russia sees efforts to end Ukraine war as a drawn-out process
A Kremlin spokesman says Russia views efforts to end its three-year war with Ukraine as “a drawn-out process,” after U.S.
Russia and Ukraine trade new accusations on breaches of energy truce
Russia and Ukraine accused each other on Wednesday of launching new attacks against each other's energy facilities, in ...
Chinese official visits Moscow as Russia and Ukraine discuss Trump’s proposal to end war
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is headed to Moscow for talks with his counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, as Russia and Ukraine ...
Ukraine's fugitive ex-PM reportedly running for Russian Academy of Sciences
Azarov, who led the Ukrainian government under pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovych between 2010 and 2014, is a candidate ...
Russia launches no strike drones into Ukraine for first time since December
Russia launched no long-range strike drones into Ukraine on Monday night and into Tuesday morning, Ukraine's air force said.
Russia and Ukraine Adopt Similar Tactic With Trump: Make Nice and Take It Slow
As cease-fire talks stall, Moscow and Kyiv are both hoping that the president’s patience with the other runs out first.
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Russia and Ukraine trade new accusations on breaches of energy ceasefire
Russia and Ukraine accused each other on Wednesday of launching new attacks against each other's energy facilities, in ...
Ukraine-Russia war latest: White House defends Russia’s Trump tariff exemption after Putin negotiator visits
White House defends Russia’s Trump tariff exemption after Putin negotiator visits - Russia and North Korea only nations to ...