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Vladislav Ugolny

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Vladislav Ugolny, a Russian journalist based in Donetsk.




Inside the ‘Bakhmut meat grinder’: How Russia forced Ukrainians to retreat from Artyomovsk, their supposed ‘fortress’ in Donbass

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Nine months of fighting for a symbolic site in Kiev's attempt to regain control of the region have ended with another triumph for Moscow's...

The Fight for Ugledar: Why controlling a small town in southwestern Donbass is so important for the Russian military

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Moscow is hoping it will be third time lucky as the first anniversary of its offensive approaches. After the successful capture of Soledar, Russia has...

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