Francesca Ebel

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In Lviv, often viewed as a safe haven close to the border of Poland, officials called it the worst strike since the Russian invasion began.

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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov accused Ukraine of planning to sabotage Europe's biggest atomic power plant. Ukraine has warned that Russia plans a radioactive disaster.

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The peninsula, annexed illegally by Moscow in 2014, is a favorite summer destination for Russians. Now the conflict threatens to destroy the tourism on which it depends.

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Even as Ukraine mounts a counteroffensive to liberate occupied territory, Russian troops are still pursuing Vladimir Putin's aim of seizing the entire eastern Donbas region.

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At least 11 were killed when a missile slammed into Ria, a restaurant and hookah bar where civilians, journalists, aid workers and soldiers could grab a bite, and stable WiFi.

The Washington Post's Francesca Ebel reports from the front lines in Ukraine where she spoke to troops about the Wagner mutiny against Moscow.

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Three times a month, postal workers risk their lives to bring letters, pensions, medicine and groceries to the few residents left in Hulyaipole, a small city near the front line.

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Since the start of a major counteroffensive, Ukraine has claimed modest gains, including the liberation of seven villages, but the advances have been slow, prompting some analysts to speculate that Kyiv had temporarily paused its counterattack.

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The longtime leaders of Italy and Russia had bonded over displays of machismo, including ski trips. And Putin reportedly once gave Berlosconi, known for hosting wild parties, a bed as a gift.