Russian Advances and Ukrainian Defensive Challenges

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This chapter delves into the escalating conflict in Ukraine's Kharkiv province, focusing on the increased Russian shelling and offensives. It discusses concerns about Ukrainian defensive capabilities, potential territorial losses, and the challenges faced by both sides in the ongoing conflict.

The northeastern province has been subject to more and more shelling, and Western officials are worried about Ukraine’s capacity to respond. Could there be a breakthrough? Not everyone is happy with the 28-year-old building America’s first nickel-cobalt refinery (08:51). And, some of the best comic novels (16:46).

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