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New Russian campaign tries to entice men to fight in Ukraine
A new campaign is underway this spring across Russia that seeks volunteers to replenish its troops for the war in Ukraine.
By Dasha Litvinova, AP
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Putin orders Russian military to increase troops amid Ukraine losses
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a 13% increase in the country’s troop strength by Jan. 1.
By Derek Gatopoulos, The Associated Press
Russia shifts focus to try to grind Ukraine’s army in east
The bulk of the Ukrainian army is concentrated in eastern Ukraine, where it has been locked up in fighting with Moscow-backed separatists in a nearly eight-year conflict.
By Nebi Qena
Russian strikes hit western Ukraine as offensive widens
Russia widened its military offensive in Ukraine on Friday, striking airfields in the west and an industrial city in the east for the first time.
Russian troops bolster deployments near Ukraine, new satellite images show
Satellite images released Thursday show new military deployments in Crimea, Belarus, and western Russia near Ukraine.
Russia at 70 percent of Ukraine military buildup, officials say
There is growing concern about the Russian military buildup near Ukraine.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press