Conflicting narratives between Russia and Ukraine after the new attack on Crimea

 

After an attack on a Russian cruise missile while being transported by train in the Crimea, conflicting accounts between Russia and Ukraine .

Putin visits Crimea to mark the ninth-anniversary peninsula's annexation

 Putin has traveled to Crimea to mark the ninth anniversary of the Black Sea peninsula's annexation from Ukraine.

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Ukraine| Preparations for the spring counteroffensive are almost complete

 Ukraine says its preparations for a spring counter-offensive are almost complete. When it’s launched, probably in the south, it will mark a pivotal moment in the conflict. But the Russians have had nearly six months to prepare the ground – and build an elaborate array of defenses. Breaking through will present a huge challenge.