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The article looks back at the decision of Tim Walz, the incumbent Minnesota governor and the presumptive Democratic candidate for U.S. vice president, to end his 24-year military career with the U.S. Army National Guard in 2005 in order to run for Congress. Information is provided on the rise of Walz through the lower enlisted rank, as well as his performance of the standard duties called upon by National Guard units.

The article reports on the alleged killing of unarmed Russian soldiers and prisoners of war by foreign soldiers in the Chosen Company, a unit of international troops fighting on behalf Ukraine in its war against Russiam and under the 59th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade. It describes instances of the killing of prisoners of war, a grenade episode and fatal shooting during a mission known as Operation Shovel, as well as disagreements and accusations of battlefield wrongdoing within the unit.

The article highlights the impact of Ukraine's draft age reduction to 25, reflecting concerns and reactions of young men amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia.

The article reports on the electronic warfare advantage of the Russian military over the Ukrainian troops as Russia has more jamming equipment capable of overpowering Ukrainian signals and exhibits better coordination among their drone units. It discusses the impact of Russia's jamming capabilities on the drones supply of Ukraine and arsenal and the decline in the artillery ammunition of Ukraine. An overview of the missions of Ukrainain troops in targeting Russian military drones is provided.

The article focuses on the Russian military's willingness to absorb significant losses in troops and equipment, despite adjustments in tactics, as they continue their offensive in Ukraine, illustrating a different threshold of pain compared to Western forces.

The article reports on how the family of Ukrainian soldier and prisoner of war Serhiy Hrebinyk still awaits for his return two years after he and his fellow marines surrendered to Russia on April 12, 2022. Topics discussed include the release of some Ukrainian prisoners in prisoner exchanges, the estimated number of Ukrainian military personnel in captivity and a video posted by a Russian volunteer showing Hrebinyk in a Russian prison on February 26, 2023.

The article focuses on the challenges Ukraine faces in identifying its war dead, leading to prolonged anguish for survivors. Topics include the overwhelmed Ukrainian military struggling to account for thousands of missing soldiers, the emotional toll on families unable to obtain official declarations of death, and the bureaucratic hurdles hindering the identification process, exacerbating the already devastating consequences of the two-year-old war.

The article focuses on the impact of drone combat in Ukraine, which has led to the destruction of several American-made M1 Abrams tanks and is prompting a reassessment of how tanks will be utilized in future conflicts.

The article reports on the aggressive and coercive tactics used by the Ukrainian army recruiters to replenish the ranks as it faces mounting deaths and a stalemate on the battlefield, in some cases pulling men off the streets and holding them in recruiting centers using intimidation and physical force. It reveals the practice of forced conscription, cases involving corruption in recruitment, drafting of those with mental disability and confiscation of men's passports to sign their draft papers.

The article focuses on the capture of hundreds of Ukrainian troops during the chaotic retreat from Avdiivka, potentially dealing a blow to morale and complicating recruitment efforts. Topics discussed include the circumstances of the retreat, communication challenges leading to soldiers being captured, and the response from Ukrainian and Russian officials.

The article focuses on the capture of the eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka by the Russian military, highlighting the shifting front line and the challenges faced by Ukrainian forces as they retreat, emphasizing the need for a new defensive strategy amid ammunition shortages.

The article focuses on the challenges faced by Ukraine in replenishing its armed forces amid declining enlistment and debates over a proposed mobilization bill, addressing issues such as corruption, human rights concerns, and potential social tensions. Topics discussed include the need for fresh troops, discontent with the military recruitment process, and the broader implications of conscription on Ukraine's military strategy and economy.

The article focuses on the challenges faced by Ukraine's military as it struggles with limited international support, exemplified by the need to salvage and repurpose destroyed Russian tanks for armor protection, highlighting the grim outlook as Russian troops intensify attacks in the country's.

The article focuses on a new Pentagon report revealing that over 1 billion U.S. dollar worth of shoulder-fired missiles, kamikaze drones, and night-vision goggles sent to Ukraine by the U.S. have not been properly tracked, raising concerns about potential theft or smuggling.

The article focuses on the Ukrainian military's acknowledgment of ongoing fighting in the vicinity of Marinka, indicating the possible loss of control over the town to Russian forces, as evidenced by open-source maps and the destruction caused by relentless shelling.

The article reports on the Russian missile strike at the railway station in Kramatorsk, Ukraine that killed more than 50 people and left residents on fear of another besiege by Russian forces that could destroy the entire city. It describes the situation in the city including closure of shops, cleaning of wreckage from the strike and evacuation vehicles leaving. Warning is given on another attack of Russian troops on Kramatorsk and Sloviansk as a tactical maneuver to isolate Ukrainian forces.

The article describes the kind of hate and memories of brutality left by the Russian occupation of the northeast town of Trostyanets during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It reports the withdrawal of Russsian forces due to poor logistics and planning issues and threat of Ukrainian military assault. It highlights accounts from residents of their struggle and fear, violence and killings of civilians, looting by Russian soldiers and destruction of the town hospital during the Russian occupation.

The article reveals that Ukrainian soldiers play the war-based video game, World of Tanks, to escape the war between Ukraine and Russia. Topics discussed include remarks from Lieutenant Nazar Vernyhora, who command of a real tank that destroyed armored personnel carriers and damaged a Russian tank during a battle outside of Kyiv, reason for the urge to play a violent video game in the midst of war, and two entries in the World of Tanks universe available to players in Ukraine.

The article reports on the total number of Ukrainian and Russian troops killed or wounded that is nearing 500,000 since the war in Ukrained started in 2022. Focus is given on the struggle of Ukrainina troops to break through dug-in Russian lines in its counteroffensive move, as well as the destruction of its weaponry on the battlefield. Factors that contributed to casualties in Ukraine include lethal ammunitions expended by both sides, lack of medical care and absence of evacuation capability.

The article reports on the investigation into the company Ukrainian Armored Technology linked to Serhiy Pashinsky, a former lawmaker in Ukraine who had ties to the arms business, and financial relationships of Pashinsky with procurement officials and companies overseas. It discusses the war strategy of Ukraine under the administration of President Volodymyr Zelensky that is highlighted by Pashinsky's arms business network.

The article reports on updates in the Russian invasion of Ukraine, particularly the fate of the ruined villages that were once the main agricultural producers in the country. Also cited are the challenges facing some villagers who returned to villages like Virnopilia, Sulyhivka, and Kamianka due to the minefields left by the Russians, and the efforts by the government to help residents in claiming damages to their properties.

The article reports on the experiences of a Russian soldier from his recruitment, training, deployment in Ukraine to support the Russian invasion to his capture by the Ukrainian forces. According to the soldier, he was a prisoner-turned-soldier of the Russian Army's Storm Z prisoner unit. Also cited is his claim that they were deployed to Ukraine without sufficient training as soldiers.

The article discusses challenges faced by the Ukrainian counteroffensive against Russia in southern Ukraine focusing on formidabble terrain that poses obstacle to Ukrainian troop.

The article focuses on the continuous shelling that civilians in Kherson, Ukraine, are enduring despite the city being free from Russian troops but in range of Moscow's arsenal, hindering its residents' hope for liberation, while Russian forces use indiscriminate ordnance, namely glide bombs and missiles, against the civilian-populated city, amid sporadic assaults across the river displaying some hope for pushing Russian artillery farther away.

The article focuses on a Ukrainian sniper mission and a soldier, known as Raptor, who candidly discusses his moral struggles with killing Russian troops during the mission.

The article examines Ukraine's progress in regaining territory, focusing on the destruction in the village of Robotyne, which was largely destroyed during the conflict.

The article focuses on the role of Ukrainian snipers in the ongoing conflict with Russia, highlighting their importance as unseen and lethal infantry members in a high-tech battlefield overshadowed by artillery and drones.

The article talks about how the Russian military is learning from its past mistakes by adapting to the tactics of the Ukrainian military which it had initially underestimated. Topics covered include the disorderly Russian tactics that marked much of the first year of the war, which started in February 2022, the improvement made by Russia to its defenses, and how Russia's forces remain uneven despite tactical advances.

The article reports on the handwritten messages by Russian forces on the wall of a local bar which they occupied in eastern Ukraine as an outpost, revealing the minds of some of the rank and file soldiers from the Second Guards Motor Rifle Division of the Russian military. It interprets the writings as a sign of the Russian forces' determination to make war and to conquer. It considers the language of the messages as similar to those seen in propaganda.

The article reports on the wave of artillery strikes and ground assaults launched by Ukrainian forces against Russian troops in the east region of Ukraine as part of its counteroffensive against Russia. Focus is given on the effort of Ukraine to reclaim territory lost to Russia, liberate people under Russian occupation and gain additional military aid and security guarantees from the West. It discusses challenge facing Ukrainian forces as Russian troops use drones to detect targets for strikes.

The article reports on the arrest by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents of Massachusetts Air National Guard Airman First Class Jack Douglas Teixera for allegedly leaking classified documents, including the U.S. surveillance in Russia. According to federal authorities, Teixera posted the sensitive materials on the online gaming chat group Thug Shaker Central. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland said Teixera will be arraigned at the federal district court in Massachusetts.

The article reports on the U.S. volunteers, who promised to bring military experience, money or supplies to the battleground, in Ukraine who are adding to chaos on the battlefield as they fight with themselves. Fimdings from a review of documents from inside volunteer groups revealed deceptions, mistakes and squabbles including cases of lying about credentials, soliciting for personal gain, misdirected donations, and misappropriation of funds.

The article talks about the concerns raised by the U.S. Defense Department that the all-out defense by Ukrainian military of Bakhmut would deplete Ukraine's arsenal. Topics covered include the warning by U.S. officials against the non-stop artillery firing by Ukraine for several days, and the preparation by the U.S. and Great Britain to ship thousands of artillery rounds and rockets to help shore up supplies for the upcoming retaking of the territory in the spring of 2023.

The article reports on the Bulgarian factories that are manufacturing Soviet-standard weapons and ammunitions as well as the secret task forces that were created to help arm Ukraine in its fights in the Russian invasion. It mentions the recommissioned production at the Terem plant in western Bulgaria and the deal of Great Britain with Pakistan to buy artillery shells and rockets from Pakistan Ordnance Factories. Also noted is the increased production at arms company VMZ.

The article reports on the consequences of the mobile phone use by Russian fighters in the midst of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Topics discussed include the way the Russian soldiers managed to disclose their location to the Ukrainian forces after uploading videos on social media platform TikTok, the ban on personal mobile phone use imposed on Russian soldiers in the war zone, and the access of Ukrainians to Starlink satellite Internet during the armed conflict.

The article discusses the September 6 missile strike on Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine, initially blamed on Russian "terrorists," but evidence suggests it was likely an errant Ukrainian air defense missile that caused the deadly incident.

The article focuses on the involvement of a Florida-based arms contractor named Marc Morales in arming Ukrainian troops, revealing a controversial arrangement involving payments to a Ukrainian military official to secure meetings with government contacts and shedding light on the complex world of arms dealing in the context of the Biden administration's support for Ukraine, raising questions about corruption laws and the ethics of such arrangements.

The article focuses on Ukrainian forces' efforts to breach Russia's defensive lines, particularly near the village of Verbove, highlighting the challenges and slow progress of this offensive and President Zelensky's visits to boost troop morale and address ammunition and equipment needs.

The article focuses on the lingering legacy of World War II in the soil of Kamianka, Ukraine, highlighting how shell casings from the war are still being unearthed, and how the current conflict in Ukraine is seen as a continuation of violence with both eras marked by artifacts from invading armies. Topics discussed include the strategic importance of Kamianka in both wars, the destruction in the village, and the symbolic relevance of World War II in Russia's present-day invasion of Ukraine.

The article focuses on the challenges faced by Ukrainian students and schools amid the ongoing conflict with Russia, including learning loss, disruptions to education, and the impact on students resilience and well-being.

The article focuses on the ongoing challenges faced by both Russian and Ukrainian forces regarding the deployment of troops in the vicinity of Kupiansk, a city in northeastern Ukraine, as they engage in strategic maneuvers and attempt to balance their positions along the front line.

The article focuses on Ukraine's top general in the east calling for more reinforcements in a specific territory threatened by Russia's advances and the ongoing debate about Ukraine's strategy for countering Russia's actions along its front line.

The article offers information on Ukraine's Independence Day, marking one year since Russia's full-scale invasion, during which Ukrainian forces recaptured territories from Russian control.

The article describes a deadly Russian attack in eastern Ukraine on the 500th day of the war, highlighting Ukraine's President Zelensky's defiance and the use of cluster munitions, as well as the ongoing conflict and Ukraine's bid to join North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

The article focuses on the capture of Bakhmut by Russia and the concerns it raised in Ukraine and the West; other topics include the bloody campaign for Bakhmut, the strategic importance of the city, and the implications of Russia's control over the region.

The article focuses on a Ukrainian soldier who finds solace in poetry as he fights in the ongoing war against Russia. Topics include the soldier's personal reflections through poetry, the emotional toll of the war, and the power of art to provide an outlet for expression and healing amidst conflict.

The article focuses on the Ukrainian counteroffensive in the ongoing conflict with Russia, highlighting the challenging nature of their advance, as they faced staunch Russian defenses and grueling battles, as demonstrated by the recent victory in the village of Neskuchne.