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According to Russian military officials, Ukrainian casualties amounted to 300 soldiers killed in clashes over the past day in the zone of responsibility of the "Zapad" (West) Battlegroup operating in Ukraine.
The claimed destruction by Russia of the Abrams tanks would represent a significant blow to Ukraine's armoured capabilities. The M1 Abrams is one of the most modern and powerful main battle tanks in the world.
"The West is displeased with countries unwilling to join sanctions against Russia and is attempting to penalize them for their stance," the Serbian Minister stated in an interview with RT.
Russian military forces have announced new territorial gains in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, claiming to have liberated five villages from Ukrainian control.
Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a high-profile tour of Europe, raising concerns over Beijing's support for Russia in the Ukraine war and its growing economic influence.
According to Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov, a Ukrainian drone hit a parked truck in the border village, killing one Russian civilian man. Another person was also injured in the strike.
The Russian howitzer scored direct hits on a Ukrainian mortar detachment operating in the region, destroying the unit along with an ammunition supply point supporting their operations.
The reinforcements come as Ukraine has noted a significant build-up of Russian troops and equipment near Kharkiv in recent weeks, sparking fears Moscow could be setting the stage for a new offensive thrust in the region bordering Russia.
Tamaz Gambarashvili, head of the Vovchansk military administration, told Ukrainian radio station Hromadske that the stepped-up Russian shelling had made it too dangerous for residents to remain in the town.
"It would be right if you continued to work as prime minister," Putin told Mishustin, who has held the role since early 2020. The Russian leader expressed certainty that Mishustin's nomination would be rubber-stamped by the State Duma.
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