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Warnings multiply of Kremlin’s plans for imminent attack in eastern Donbas region
The first ever bellicose use of nukes in Europe would require a corresponding economic response
Kyiv announces application for accelerated Nato membership as Russia’s president vows to defend annexed territory
Hastily arranged votes dismissed by Kyiv and west yield overwhelming levels of support
Cutting Moscow’s lines of attack from north hands Kyiv the military advantage in the east
Russia’s president wants advance to continue as Ukrainian forces retake territory in southern Kherson region
Kyrylo Budanov tells FT that Russian troops will find it difficult to cross the Siversky Donets river to Lysychansk
The Donbas city has been at the centre of heavy fighting as Russian forces concentrate forces in the east
Angry relatives say young men with no military experience are being plucked from the streets and sent to war
Evacuation follows heavy losses in eastern city now 70% controlled by Russian forces
Moscow may struggle to sustain offensive but Kyiv lacks enough heavy weapons for effective counter-attack
Measures come as Kyiv asks the west to hit Russia with tougher sanctions
With Russian troops ordered into the Donbas, the Kremlin still has multiple ways to exert pressure on Kyiv and the west
Kremlin’s move takes Russia closer to war despite western sanctions, including halt to Nord Stream 2
Russian president’s move to recognise the two eastern territories hits hopes of diplomatic solution to conflict
FT reporter could hear heavy shelling on Ukrainian army positions in eastern town of Novoluhanske
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