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Russia admits its troops were pushed back from almost entire Kharkiv Oblast.

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The Russian Defense Ministry published a video showing that Ukraine’s Armed Forces knocked out the Russian forces from the north of Kharkiv Oblast. Institute for the Study of War earlier said that Ukrainian forces have “penetrated Russian lines to a depth of up to 70 kilometers” and taken over 3,000 square kilometers since Sept. 6, liberating more territory than Russia captured since April.

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Russia attacked Kharkiv with drones on Oct. 22, damaging a kindergarten and killing one person, injuring at least six, local authorities reported.

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Former U.S. Ambassador Steven Pifer discusses recent U-turn in U.S. President Trump’s policy on Ukraine following a phone call with Putin. Pifer says that Trump can still end Russia’s war if he starts using leverage on Moscow but argues that, regardless, Ukraine and Europe should assume they will have to manage the conflict without U.S. support.

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