As Russian Losses Mount in Ukraine, Putin Gets More Involved in War Strategy

The Russian president has rejected requests from commanders in the field that they be allowed to retreat from Kherson, a vital city in Ukraine’s south.

Putin’s Draft Draws Resistance in Russia’s Far-Flung Regions

Villagers, activists and some elected officials asked why the conscription drive seemed to be hitting poor, remote areas hardest, while pro-war hawks criticized it as chaotic.