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Russia claims to have retaken Sudzha

Russia's military claims that its forces have regained control over Sudzha, a community described as a crucial hub for Ukraine's presence in the Russian Kursk region. .

Russia claims to have retaken Sudzha

Russia claims control over key small town

Russia claims to have taken control of a heavily contested small town in eastern Ukraine - which would constitute a milestone in the ongoing advance of the invasion forces. .

Russia claims control over key small town

Russia continues to advance on the eastern front

Russia claims to have captured additional communities along the heavily contested frontline in eastern Ukraine, where the invasion forces have begun to advance at an increasingly rapid pace. .

Russia continues to advance on the eastern front

Russian advance in November largest since 2022

Russian troops have made the largest advances on Ukrainian territory in a month since March 2022. .

Russian advance in November largest since 2022

Zelensky: Russia strikes back in Kursk

Russia is launching a counterattack against the areas in Kursk that are under Ukrainian occupation, announces Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj. Several smaller communities are apparently back under Russian control.

Zelensky: Russia strikes back in Kursk

Ukraine has destroyed bridges in Russian Kursk

Two bridges in the Russian Kursk region have been destroyed in Ukrainian attacks, according to a situation report from the American think tank Institute for the Study of War (ISW). .

Ukraine has destroyed bridges in Russian Kursk

Ukraine: No interest in retaining conquests

Ukraine has seized at least 800 square kilometers of Russian territory in the Kursk region, according to data analysis made by ISW. The country has, however, no interest in retaining the Russian territory, says the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry.

Ukraine: No interest in retaining conquests

Russia moves forces as Ukraine attacks

Ukraine's offensive on Russian territory continues. The country confirms on Friday the attack on an airbase in Russian Lipetsk.

Russia moves forces as Ukraine attacks

Offensive on Russian soil "a propaganda victory"

Ukraine's likely ground offensive on Russian territory may show that new deliveries of war materials from Western countries are having an effect. The symbolic value of attacking Russia is also great for Ukraine.

Offensive on Russian soil "a propaganda victory"

How Iran's Rigged Election Can Cause Trouble for the Dictator

Friday's Iranian presidential election can affect the relationship with the West. The situation for the population is not expected to change regardless of the winner – both candidates are loyal to the Islamic regime.

How Iran's Rigged Election Can Cause Trouble for the Dictator

Putin: No need for nuclear retaliation right now

Russia's current attack tactic in Ukraine is sufficient and more reservists will not be called in. The President Vladimir Putin announced this in a speech at the SPIEF, the economic forum held by his regime in St.

Putin: No need for nuclear retaliation right now