Russian forces appear to be making headway towards their longstanding goal of capturing the strategic Ukrainian town of Chasiv Yar, according to reports on Sunday from both sides of the more than two-year-old conflict. Chasiv Yar stands on high ground about 20 km (12 miles) to the west of Bakhmut, a
Author: Agence France-Presse
Kremlin says Russia seeks for North Korea partnership
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Italy beat Bosnia 1-0 in final pre-Euro 2024 friendly
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