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With Putin visibly weakened, now is the time to back Ukraine
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is currently in a weaker position than at any time since Ukraine's battlefield victories in 2022. Kyiv's Western allies must seize this window of opportunity to push for peace through strength, writes Kira Rudik. The post With Putin visibly weakened, now is the time to back Ukraine appeared first on Atlantic Council.
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Al Jazeera English
· Jul 7, 2026
Russia claims capture of Kostiantynivka as battle for eastern Ukraine intensifies
Russia says its forces have captured the eastern Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka after months of intense fighting. Ukraine has denied the claim, saying the battle for the strategic city is ongoing. Kostiantynivka is considered a key transport hub in Ukraine's Donetsk region. Military analysts say its capture could strengthen Russia's position for further advances toward the Ukrainian-held cities of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk, as fighting continues across eastern Ukraine. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #aljazeeraenglish #BreakingNews #aljazeeralivenews #aljazeeraenglish #Ukraine #Russia #Kostiantynivka #Donetsk #Donbas #UkraineWar #Putin #AlJazeera
Washington Examiner
· Jun 23, 2026
The war Putin promised would never reach Russia has reached Siberia
In February 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin told Russians that invading Ukraine was an act of self-defense. If NATO were left unchecked, he warned, Western missiles would soon be able to reach deep into Russia — past Volgograd, Kazan, Samara, even beyond the Ural Mountains. To prevent that nightmare, he launched what the Kremlin euphemistically []
Meduza.io
· Jul 8, 2026
Russia says Kostiantynivka has fallen. Kyiv claims it still holds the city. Both are wrong.
In recent days, alongside reports of drone and missile strikes on cities, factories, and gas stations, the state of the front lines has suddenly become a major topic of discussion — apparently because Donald Trump has returned as a mediator in the negotiations. Vladimir Putin told him about the fighting in the ruins of Kostiantynivka, in Ukraine’s Donetsk region — a key city the Russian president claims his army now holds. Ukraine’s General Staff responded that Kostiantynivka remains under the control of Ukraine’s Armed Forces. To back up their claims, both sides released videos of their troops inside the city, some recorded by opposing troops on nearby streets. In reality, neither Moscow nor Kyiv is right: Russian forces haven’t captured Kostiantynivka outright, but Ukraine doesn’t control the city either, though its troops still hold positions there, including in the city center. And while the Kremlin jumped the gun with its announcement, the situation in Kostiantynivka and elsewhere in the Donbas continues to deteriorate slowly for Ukraine’s military.
The Daily Beast
· Jul 6, 2026
Putin’s ‘Explosive’ New Humiliation Is Leaked
Anastasia Barashkova/Pool via ReutersVladimir Putin could face a humiliating new setback as his war risks creating a banking crisis in Russia, according to a new report. The bloodthirsty Kremlin dictator launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022. The “special military operation,” as he called it, has become a protracted war with stubborn Ukraine not bowing to Russia’s imperial ambitions. This protraction, of course, costs money—meaning Putin has created a bubble that could soon burst, a European state intelligence report seen by Reuters has warned. Read more at The Daily Beast.
DawnNews English
· Jul 4, 2026
Russian President Putin Says It Captured Kostiantynivka In Eastern Ukraine | Dawn News English
Russia says its forces have captured the strategic city of Kostiantynivka in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, marking a significant advance in Moscow's military campaign. President Vladimir Putin was briefed by senior commanders during a military meeting as Russia claimed control of one of Ukraine's key defensive strongholds. Kostiantynivka has long been part of Ukraine's eastern "fortress belt," and its capture could reshape the battlefield in Donetsk. Get the latest Russia-Ukraine war update and regional developments. #russia #ukraine #ukrainewar #putin #donetsk #worldnews #breakingnews #military --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
Al Jazeera
· Jul 7, 2026
Russia touts ‘war with NATO’ amid losses in Ukraine
As Russia faces challenges on the frontlines and at home, President Putin's backers decry Kyiv's Western allies.
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Related coverage for "With Putin visibly weakened, now is the time to back Ukraine": Al Jazeera English — Russia claims capture of Kostiantynivka as battle for eastern Ukraine intensifies. Washington Examiner — The war Putin promised would never reach Russia has reached Siberia. Meduza.io — Russia says Kostiantynivka has fallen. Kyiv claims it still holds the city. Both are wrong.. The Daily Beast — Putin’s ‘Explosive’ New Humiliation Is Leaked. DawnNews English — Russian President Putin Says It Captured Kostiantynivka In Eastern Ukraine | Dawn News English. Al Jazeera — Russia touts ‘war with NATO’ amid losses in Ukraine