Kiwi missing in Ukraine tried to evacuate civilians from the front line
Telegraph: 'Russian forces unfortunately mounted an offensive on the village'.
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Ukraine weekend ceasefire uncertain amid mistrust
Putin announced the weekend ceasefire yesterday for the Russian Orthodox Church Christmas.
Putin orders weekend ceasefire in Ukraine
The 36-hour ceasefire is for the Russian Orthodox Christmas holiday, the Kremlin says.
For Russian troops, cellphone use is a persistent, lethal danger
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Sitting ducks? Russian military flaws seen in deaths of at least 89 soldiers
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‘Mystery woman’ among recurring faces flanking Putin at events
Analysts claim to have busted a propaganda ploy regularly used by Russian President.
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Assassination fears: Suspicion as four senior Russians suddenly die
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Putin is vowing to strengthen Russia's navy with nuclear submarine
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Russia hits key infrastructure after missile strikes across Ukraine
Biggest wave of strikes in weeks have damaged power stations, critical infrastructure.
Ukraine cops fresh Russian missile barrage
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Ukraine plans to develop air-to-air combat drones
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Russia jails first soldier who refused to go to war in Ukraine
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