Ukraine’s Southern Forces Wage a Slow Campaign to Wear Russian Troops Down

Rather than a dramatic ground assault, Ukraine’s push to retake occupied southern territory has become a series of artillery strikes designed to cut Russian supply lines and isolate occupying troops in the region.23 hours ago5 min read

• Ukraine Intensifies Attacks Beyond Enemy Lines
• Mercenaries Enter Spotlight as Russian Troops Struggle
• Kyiv Urges Action on ‘Nuclear Blackmail’

Russia to Halt Nord Stream Gas Flows to Europe, Citing Pipeline Maintenance

Unexpected three-day maintenance shutdown later this month on the Nord Stream pipeline fans fears that Russian natural-gas cuts will tip Europe into a recession.