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Russia has invaded its neighbor, Ukraine, despite strong international condemnation and severe sanctions from the West. Here are the latest developments.

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Pentagon says allies will unite to train Ukrainians on F-16s

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in addition to training, Ukraine will need to be able to sustain and maintain the aircraft and have enough munitions.

Russian private army chief says handing off Bakhmut to main army

Wagner chief Prigozhin says he lost 20,000 troops in the fight for the industrial city.

Austin hopes F-16 training for Ukrainian pilots will begin in weeks

F-16 jets will bolster Ukraine in the long run but not necessarily as part of a spring counteroffensive against Russia.

Airmen with the 436th Aerial Port Squadron place 155 mm shells on aircraft pallets ultimately bound for Ukraine, April 29, 2022, at Dover Air Force Base, Del.

Half of US public approves of Washington’s arms deliveries to Ukraine

A new survey finds American support for Washington's backing of Ukraine has ebbed slightly since the war began 15 months ago.

Wagner Group boss says more than 20,000 of his troops died in Bakhmut

The head of the Russian private army Wagner says his force lost more than 20,000 men in the drawn-out battle for the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.

Biden shift on F-16s for Ukraine came after months of internal debate

Over the past three months, Biden officials shifted toward the view that it was time to provide the aircraft for Ukraine's long-term security.

Russia fights alleged incursion from Ukraine for second day

Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking a border town for a second day. Kyiv blames Russian partisans.

By Susie Blann, Associated Press

Troops with Ukraine’s 80th Air Assault Brigade firing a D-30 Howitzer toward Russian forces in Bakhmut. April 19, 2023. Tom Mutch special to Military Times

Holding the line, ahead of Ukraine’s counteroffensive

The Ukrainians used Moscow's fixation on Bakhmut to exhaust Russian troops and ammunition, buying time for their own counteroffensive.

By Tom Mutch

F-16s key step for Ukraine, but won’t be ‘game-changer,’ SECAF says

“Ukraine [will] remain an independent nation,” SECAF Kendall said. "It’s time to start thinking longer-term about what [its] military might look like."

By Stephen Losey

Russia alleges incursion by Ukrainian saboteurs; Kyiv denies

Russian officials are claiming that Ukrainian military saboteurs have launched an attack across the border, wounding three people in a small town.

By Susie Blann, Associated Press

Russia claims Bakhmut fallen, Ukraine says fighting goes on

Ukrainian officials acknowledge they now control only a small part of Bakhmut but say they continue to fire on Russian forces.

Zelenskyy denies Ukrainian city of Bakhmut occupied by Russian forces

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russian forces weren’t occupying Bakhmut, casting doubt on Moscow’s insistence that the city had fallen.

By Zeke Miller, Susie Blann and Elise Morton, AP

How US support for pilot training could pave path to F-16s for Ukraine

President Joe Biden endorsed plans to train Ukrainian pilots on U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets at the Group of Seven Summit, according to U.S. officials.

By Lolita C. Baldor, AP and Tara Copp, AP

Ukraine’s Zelensky at G7 summit as world leaders sanction Russia

The Ukrainian leader is in Japan to talk with world leaders as they tighten sanctions to punish Moscow over its 15-month invasion of Ukraine.

Wagner Group claims Bakhmut fallen; Ukraine says fighting continues

In a video posted on Telegram, Wagner head Yevgeny Prigozhin said the city came under complete Russian control at about midday Saturday.

By Susie Blann, Associated Press

Why Ukraine’s spring offensive still hasn’t begun

Officials believe the campaign will now finally launch, and the initial shaping operations for the next stage have already begun.

By Tara Copp, Associated Press

Accounting error means Pentagon can send more weapons to Ukraine

The Pentagon has overestimated the value of the weapons it has sent to Ukraine by at least $3 billion.

By Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor, AP

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Ukraine

Russia has invaded its neighbor, Ukraine, despite strong international condemnation and severe sanctions from the West. Here are the latest developments.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in addition to training, Ukraine will need to be able to sustain and maintain the aircraft and have enough munitions.

Wagner chief Prigozhin says he lost 20,000 troops in the fight for the industrial city.

F-16 jets will bolster Ukraine in the long run but not necessarily as part of a spring counteroffensive against Russia.

A new survey finds American support for Washington's backing of Ukraine has ebbed slightly since the war began 15 months ago.

The head of the Russian private army Wagner says his force lost more than 20,000 men in the drawn-out battle for the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.

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Over the past three months, Biden officials shifted toward the view that it was time to provide the aircraft for Ukraine's long-term security.

Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking a border town for a second day. Kyiv blames Russian partisans.

The Ukrainians used Moscow's fixation on Bakhmut to exhaust Russian troops and ammunition, buying time for their own counteroffensive.

“Ukraine [will] remain an independent nation,” SECAF Kendall said. "It’s time to start thinking longer-term about what [its] military might look like."

Russian officials are claiming that Ukrainian military saboteurs have launched an attack across the border, wounding three people in a small town.

Ukrainian officials acknowledge they now control only a small part of Bakhmut but say they continue to fire on Russian forces.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russian forces weren’t occupying Bakhmut, casting doubt on Moscow’s insistence that the city had fallen.

President Joe Biden endorsed plans to train Ukrainian pilots on U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets at the Group of Seven Summit, according to U.S. officials.

The Ukrainian leader is in Japan to talk with world leaders as they tighten sanctions to punish Moscow over its 15-month invasion of Ukraine.

In a video posted on Telegram, Wagner head Yevgeny Prigozhin said the city came under complete Russian control at about midday Saturday.

Officials believe the campaign will now finally launch, and the initial shaping operations for the next stage have already begun.

The Pentagon has overestimated the value of the weapons it has sent to Ukraine by at least $3 billion.

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