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The Latest Breaking News from Donbas

Russia closes in on Mariupol as part of eastern Ukraine offensive

Kramatorsk (Ukraine) (AFP) - Russian troops aimed to take control of the city of Mariupol on Tuesday, part of an anticipated massive onslaught across eastern Ukraine, as defending forces tried desperately to hold them back.

AFP

Putin’s troops will be ‘easy pickings’ bogged down by Ukraine mud, says defence minister

Putin is believed to be pouring tens of thousands of soldiers into the Donbas after the failure of his lightning invasion plan to seize Kyiv within days

Evening Standard

Ukrainian victory over Putin’s army in the Donbas ‘quite likely’, says UK

Fierce fighting to erupt in the battle for the Donbas over the next two to three weeks, British defence chiefs say

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Russia aims to take Mariupol as part of eastern Ukraine onslaught

Kramatorsk (Ukraine) (AFP) - Russian troops were aiming to take control of the city of Mariupol on Tuesday, part of an anticipated massive onslaught across eastern Ukraine, as defending forces tried desperately to hold them back.

AFP

Mayor: More than 10,000 civilians dead in Ukraine port city

The mayor of the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol says more than 10,000 civilians have died in the Russian siege of his city and the full death toll could surpass twice that number

The Independent UK

Senate Republicans call on Biden administration to share more intelligence in Donbas, Crimea

Their demand comes after the Pentagon acknowledged sharing intel for eastern Ukraine.

Axios

Mariupol mayor says 10,000 killed as west fears fresh Russian assault on eastern Ukraine

Russia wants a ‘diminished’ victory in time for annual 9 May parade in Moscow, west believes

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Kyiv warns Russia planning large assault in eastern Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is concentrating tens of thousands of troops for its new assault.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine war latest updates: ‘20,000 civilians killed in Mariupol’

Ukraine news from April 12: Mariupol Mayor Vadym Boichenko says more than 20,000 civilians have been killed in the city.

Al Jazeera

Russia ‘repositioning’ in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region: US

Russian convoy heading towards Ukrainian town of Izyum, Pentagon says, as Ukraine prepares for expected offensive.

Al Jazeera

New phase of Ukraine war brings no obvious route to end fighting

Analysis: west faces dilemma as Moscow and Kyiv prepare for trial of strength in Donbas

The Guardian - UK

Russia refocusing on Donbas but no offensive yet: Pentagon

Washington (AFP) - Russian forces are reinforcing around the Donbas, notably near the town of Izyum, but have not yet launched an offensive to seize control of the disputed region of eastern Ukraine, Pentagon officials said Monday.

AFP

Putin could TRIPLE troop numbers in Donbas as Moscow plots new assault on east Ukraine - officials

It came amid warnings that Russian soldiers had become “desensitised” to the horrors of war in Ukraine.

Daily Mirror

Russia could triple troop numbers in bid to take Donbas, say Western officials

Moscow’s troops are ill-disciplined but becoming desensitised to war and committing ‘revolting’ acts, one official said.

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Reuters

Russia starting to reinforce positions in eastern Ukraine: U.S. official

The United States believes that Russia has started reinforcing and resupplying its troops in Donbas in eastern Ukraine, a senior U.S. defense official said on Monday.

The Independent UK

Putin planning to double or treble Russian military forces in Donbas region, West believes

As many as 38 Russian battle groups believed out of action after failed attempt to take Kyiv

Al Jazeera

Zelenskyy exclusive interview: The full transcript

In an interview with Al Jazeera, Ukrainian leader talks about the war in his country and what it will take to end it.

Al Jazeera

A displaced Ukrainian women’s choir sings in defiance of Putin

Dyvyna’s repertoire of 300 folk songs from Donetsk is an artistic refutation of Russia’s claims over Ukrainian culture.

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Al Jazeera

Zelenskyy: Russia likely to attack Kyiv again if Donbas falls

In an interview with Al Jazeera, Ukraine’s president outlines his fears over Moscow’s new war strategy.

Los Angeles Times

Ukrainians flee as Russian troops converge on the east and south

MYKOLAIV, Ukraine — The Ukrainian military stiffened defenses Sunday against Russian assaults in the east and south as civilians continued to flee the country in vast numbers and the nation’s president framed the war as an existential threat to all of European democracy.

The Guardian - US

New Russian war chief will bring more brutality in Ukraine, US warns

Moscow promotes Alexander Dvornikov, who led Russian troops in Syria, as it regroups for Donbas battle

Axios

Satellite images show 8-mile-long Russian convoy heading toward Donbas region

The convoy stretches at least eight miles long and consists of hundreds of armored vehicles and trucks.

The Guardian - AU

Putin’s target is ‘entire European project’, says Zelenskiy, as Ukraine braces for eastern assault

More evidence emerges of atrocities as Russia pulls troops from its northern campaign around Kyiv to try and capture Donbas region

The Independent UK

Zelenskyy: Russian aggression not limited to Ukraine alone

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says democratic countries are united in working to stop the Russian invasion

AFP

Civilians flee east Ukraine as Kyiv readies for 'big battles'

Kramatorsk (Ukraine) (AFP) - Ukraine is preparing for "big battles" against Moscow's forces in the east of the country, officials in Kyiv said, as Pope Francis on Sunday called for an Easter truce to end the war.

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