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Now playing Next Ukraine Could Ukrainian forces withdraw from Bakhmut? The Institute for the Study of War said it's still too early to assess Ukrainian intentions concerning a complete withdrawal from Bakhmut. Ukrainian forces continue to inflict high casualties against the advancing mixed Russian forces in the area. Watch our Correspondent Sasha Vakulina's full report 06/03/2023
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Now playing Next Ukraine Russia says drone crashed near Moscow and downs two others Russia claims a drone crashed in its Moscow region amid fears of Ukrainian attacks in the country 28/02/2023
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Now playing Next Germany March in Berlin on one year anniversary of Russian invasion of Ukraine Around 10,000 people took to the streets to protest against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in Berlin on Friday, according to German police. 25/02/2023
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