Donetsk and Lugansk
Russia controls Andriivka, makes progress in eastern Ukraine
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Russia announces taking control of Andriivka village in eastern Ukraine.
Mr. Putin: The situation of 4 Ukrainian provinces merging into Russia is extremely complicated
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President Vladimir Putin said the situation in the four regions of Ukraine acceded to Russia was extremely difficult and called for increased supervision to ensure border security.
Ukraine's heaviest Donetsk shelling in 8 years
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40 Ukrainian missiles hit houses, stores and a church in central Donetsk, causing heavy damage.
Ukraine launches fierce attacks in Kherson and Bakhmut
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Ukrainian forces continued their offensive against Russia in Kherson, pushing Russian mercenaries back from Bakhmut in Donetsk, and gaining new momentum in Lugansk.
Russia and Ukraine fight fiercely in Donetsk
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Fierce fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces is taking place around the towns of Bakhmut and Soledar in the Donetsk and Donbass regions.
Turkey increases Donbass coal purchases
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Donetsk - a newly merged territory of Russia - is increasing coal supplies abroad and many customers, including Turkey, have a large demand.
Mr. Putin signs document to complete the merger of 4 Ukrainian regions
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President Vladimir Putin signed the document to merge four regions of Ukraine on October 5, completing the receipt of these territories into Russia.
Russia talks about the borders of 4 newly merged regions of Ukraine
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Russia will consult with residents of Kherson and Zaporizhia regarding the borders of the two territories merged from Ukraine.
Mr. Putin recognizes the independence of Zaporizhia and Kherson
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President Vladimir Putin signed a decree recognizing the independence of Kherson and Zaporizhia - marking another step forward in the annexation of Ukrainian territory to Russia.
How is the process of 4 regions in Ukraine merging with Russia?
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The process of the four regions in Ukraine merging with Russia could take some time because it would take many steps.
Preliminary results of the call for public opinion on Russian occupation in 4 regions of Ukraine
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All four regions in Ukraine support Russian annexation, according to preliminary results of the polls that ended on September 27.
Ukraine speaks out about military mobilization after Russia's move
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Ukraine has said it will not mobilize more troops after Russia partially mobilized troops and voted to join Ukraine's regions.
Mr. Medvedev revealed Russia's intentions after the proposal to merge 4 Ukrainian provinces
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Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev revealed that Ukraine's territory acceded to Russia could be protected by its strategic nuclear weapons.
Russia reveals military losses in Ukraine
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Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said that a total of 5,937 Russian soldiers were killed in the country's military campaign in Ukraine.
Donbass announces voting day to join Russia, Ukraine warns of using force
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Ukraine has warned of using force after breakaway regions in Donbass and several other regions announced a day of holding a consultation on Russian absorbtion.