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Bloomberg: War with Ukraine sparks labor shortage in Russia

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has aggravated a labor shortage that poses a challenge to its military and economic objectives, as workers seek higher pay and more options in a tight market.

bySerge Havrylets

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Russia increases its army by 170,000 troops

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to increase the size of Russia's armed forces by 170,000 troops. The army will be expanded to 1.32 million military personnel, while the total personnel of Russia's military is now set at 2.21 million, according to the decree, published on 1 December.

byBohdan Ben

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Russia expands Armed Forces by nearly 170,000 personnel

According to the decree issued by Russian President Vladimir Putin on 1 December, the established strength of the Armed Forces will be expanded to 2,209,130, including 1,320,000 military personnel.

byIryna Voichuk

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Analysis

Battle of Avdiivka: Russia strangles Ukrainian stronghold

Avdiivka stands firm against the Russian onslaught even though the forces of the opposing sides are unequal.

bySerge Havrylets

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Russian cannibal pardoned by Putin for joining war in Ukraine

A shocking case of a Russian cannibal who killed four people has resurfaced after he was freed from jail for fighting in Ukraine.

bySerge Havrylets

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Latest news Ukraine

Mystery blast at Russian explosives plant

A powerful explosion occurred at the Solikamsk Ural Plant, a major producer of explosives and chemicals for the Russian army.

bySerge Havrylets

One of the invading Russian tanks destroyed in the Russo-Ukrainian War (2014-present). Ukraine, March 2022 (Photo: Maks Levin)

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Analysis

Russia runs out of tanks as war intensifies

Ukraine inflicted unprecedented damage on Russia's armored forces in October, destroying over 400 Russian tanks, according to the General Staff.

bySerge Havrylets

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Russian troops dig tunnels, use robots in assaults on Avdiivka, Ukrainian army spox says

Russia has started using new tactics to get closer to Ukrainian positions.

bySerge Havrylets

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Analysis

Weekly Frontline Update: Russian debacle in Avdiyivka

The Avdiyivka offensive forces Russian troops to walk a mile in Ukrainian shoes. Like the Ukrainians during the counteroffensive on the southern front, the Russians have to wade through vast minefields under relentless artillery fire.

bySerge Havrylets

Latest news Ukraine

British intel: Failed Russian counterattacks underscore minimal offensive capability

British intel exposes Russian forces' failed counterattacks and morale issues against advancing Ukrainians in Orikhiv, Bakhmut sectors as Russians display only minimal capability on the offensive.

byYuri Zoria

Latest news Ukraine

British intel: Russia’s 247th Air Assault Regiment sees three commanders resign or die since 2022

Three successive commanders of Russia's 247th Regiment face death or resignation since 2022, reflecting severe military attrition, according to British intelligence.

byYuri Zoria

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Latest news Ukraine

Forbes: Russia spends USD 300 million a day on war against Ukraine

Direct military spending and the cost of Russia's lost equipment over the 18 months of the Russo-Ukrainian war amount to about $167,3 billion.

bySerge Havrylets

Latest news Ukraine

British intel: Russia rushes new strategic reserve army into action months ahead of initial schedule

Ahead of their promised December deployment, elements of Russia's newly-created strategic reserve 25 Combined Arms Army are now believed to be in Ukraine, according to British intelligence

byYuri Zoria