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This satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows an overview of the Kakhovka dam in southern Ukraine on Monday, June 5, 2023. Ukraine on Tuesday, June 6, accused Russian forces of blowing up the major dam and hydroelectric power station in a part of southern Ukraine they control, threatening a massive flood that could displace hundreds of thousands of people, and ordered residents downriver to evacuate. Russian news agency Tass quoted an unspecified Russian government official as saying the dam had “collapsed” due to damage. (Maxar Technologies via AP)

Ukraine accuses Russia of destroying major dam near Kherson, warns of ecological disaster

By Susie Blann - Associated Press

In this image made from video provided by Ukrainian Defense Ministry on Sunday, June 4, 2023, a Ukrainian soldier poses for the camera with his fingers to his lips, in an undisclosed location in Ukraine. A video released by the Ukrainian Defense Ministry on Sunday shows its military gesturing to silence suggesting that no formal announcement of a possible counter offensive against Russia will be made. The on-screen text of the video reads "Plans love silence. There will be no announcement of the start." (Ukrainian Defense Ministry via AP)

Counteroffensive? Probing defenses? What’s playing out on Ukraine’s battlefields?

Associated Press

In this image taken from video released by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service, damaged armored military vehicles are seen after fighting in Russia's western Belgorod region on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Russia alleges that dozens of Ukrainian militants crossed into one of its border towns in its Belgorod region, striking targets and forcing an evacuation, before over 70 of the attackers were killed or pushed back by a counterterrorism operation. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP)

Belgium investigating whether arms destined to defend Ukraine ended up in Russia fighting

Associated Press

In this image made from video provided by Ukrainian Defense Ministry on Sunday, June 4, 2023, a Ukrainian soldier poses for the camera with his fingers to his lips, in an undisclosed location in Ukraine. A video released by the Ukrainian Defense Ministry on Sunday shows its military gesturing to silence suggesting that no formal announcement of a possible counter offensive against Russia will be made. The on-screen text of the video reads "Plans love silence. There will be no announcement of the start." (Ukrainian Defense Ministry via AP)

Russia claims Ukraine is launching major attacks; Kyiv accuses Moscow of misinformation

By Susie Blann - Associated Press

U.S. Gen. Mark Milley, left, shakes hands with Tec4 Moshe D. Lenske during a gathering in preparation of the 79th D-Day anniversary in La Fiere, Normandy, France, Sunday, June 4, 2023. The landings on the coast of Normandy 79 year ago by U.S. and British troops took place on June 6, 1944. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla)

At Normandy D-Day celebrations, echoes of Ukraine’s looming fight

By Tara Copp - Associated Press

Russian rockets are launched against Ukraine from Russia's Belgorod region, seen from Kharkiv, Ukraine, late Sunday, June 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Vadim Belikov)

Russia claims it thwarted Ukrainian attacks in provinces annexed by Moscow

By Susie Blann - Associated Press

Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during a press conference at the European Political Community (EPC) Summit in Bulboaca, near Chisinau, Moldova, Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Carl Court, Pool via AP)

Ukrainian president says at least 500 children killed by war

By Susie Blann - Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin leads a cabinet meeting via videoconference in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (Gavriil Grigorov, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Kremlin: Putin open to peace talks to end Ukraine war, but only if West offers concessions

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

A Ukrainian soldier covers his ears while firing a mortar at Russian positions on the frontline near Bakhmut, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Monday, May 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)

Ukraine keeps up pressure following Russian declaration of victory in Bakhmut

By Mstyslav Chernov and Jamey Keaten - Associated Press

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks at a press conference following the NATO foreign ministers meeting n Oslo, Norway, Thursday, June 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

U.S. retaliates for Russia’s suspension of New START treaty by revoking visas of nuclear inspectors

By Matthew Lee - Associated Press

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley listens during an event at the Memorial Amphitheater of Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., on Memorial Day, on May 29, 2023. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Mark Milley, says the main battle tanks and fighter jets the U.S. has promised to Ukraine won’t be ready in time for the imminent counteroffensive against Russia. Tank warfare will be key to Ukraine pushing Russia out of its territory, and the U.S. has begun training Ukrainian troops on M1A1 Abrams battle tank tactics. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) **FILE**

Tanks, F-16 jets part of long-term aid for Ukraine, won’t be ready for upcoming offensive, U.S. says

By Tara Copp - Associated Press

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivers his speech at the Helsinki City Hall, Finland Friday, June 2, 2023. (Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva via AP)

Blinken says no Ukraine cease-fire without a peace deal that includes Russia’s withdrawal

By Susie Blann and Matthew Lee - Associated Press

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan speaks at a press briefing at the White House in Washington, April 24, 2023. The White House is ready to have talks with Russia without preconditions about a future arms control framework as the last treaty between the two nuclear powers has faltered. Two senior administration officials said that Sullivan will speak of the administration's desire for talks on building a new framework during a Friday address to the Arms Control Association. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

White House wants to engage Russia on nuclear arms control in post-treaty world

By Aamer Madhani - Associated Press

Servicemen of the newly created National Guard unit train in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine, Thursday, June 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrii Marienko)

Kyiv defenses thwart Russia’s 6th air assault in 6 days against Ukraine capital

By Susie Blann - Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with families awarded Orders of Parental Glory via teleconference call at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Gavriil Grigorov, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Putin still popular among Russians despite calls for replacing him, poll shows

By Mike Glenn - The Washington Times