President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia traveled to Mariupol, a Ukrainian city his forces captured after a devastating siege, in a defiant and highly symbolic
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Fight for Ukrainian City of Bakhmut Becomes a Battle Over Roads
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian forces repelled multiple Russian attacks on Saturday in fighting around the partly encircled city of Bakhmut, which has come down to
The 15-Minute City: Where Urban Planning Meets Conspiracy Theories
“First, the rhythm of the city should follow humans, not cars,” he said. “Second, each square meter should serve many different purposes. Finally, neighborhoods should
Moscow’s Military Capabilities Are in Question After Failed Battle for Ukrainian City
KYIV, Ukraine — As Moscow steps up its offensive in eastern Ukraine, weeks of failed attacks on a Ukrainian stronghold have left two Russian brigades
As Russia Closes In on Bakhmut, Ukraine Bars Aid Workers From the City
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s military on Monday barred aid workers and civilians from entering Bakhmut, saying it was too perilous as Russian forces tightened their
Joy and Heartache Follow Earthquake Rescue in Turkish City of Gaziantep
GAZIANTEP, Turkey — At first glance, there was little reason to expect that anyone was still alive in the ruins of the Spring apartment building
Russia and Ukraine Battle for Control of Villages Near the Key City of Bakhmut
Russian forces were wrestling for control of villages in eastern Ukraine near the beleaguered city of Bakhmut over the weekend, the latest flash point in
A French City Appeals to Madonna for Clues About a Long-Lost Painting
A small city in northern France is turning to an unlikely source in an effort to reclaim a painting that it lost more than a
Ukraine and Russia Battle for a Gateway City in the East
Combat raged around the city of Kreminna in eastern Ukraine on Tuesday as Ukrainian forces edged closer to reclaiming that small but strategically important city
How Citizen Spies Foiled Putin’s Grand Plan for One Ukrainian City
On a foggy morning a few months ago, Valentyn Dmytrovych Yermolenko, an aging Ukrainian fisherman with a bad back and horrible knees, puttered down a