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Ukrainian soldiers take positions in downtown Kyiv, Ukraine, Feb. 25, 2022. Six months ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine in an unprovoked act of aggression, starting the largest military conflict in Europe since World War II. Putin expected a quick victory but it has turned into a grinding war of attrition. Russian offensive are largely stuck as Ukrainian forces increasingly target key facilities far behind the front lines. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti, File)

Where Ukraine war stands after 6 months

Associated Press

Russia-backed rebels take positions on the outskirts of Donetsk, Ukraine in April. Air Force Gen. Philip M. Breedlove said that Russia and pro-Russia separatist forces exploited the cease-fire to "reset and reposition themselves" in eastern Ukraine. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Philip Breedlove: Russia exploiting Ukraine cease-fire

By Guy Taylor and Jacqueline Klimas - The Washington Times

Using his might: "If Ukraine will be alone in this fight, it will be a tragedy for all our countries," said Vitali Klitschko, who is pressuring the U.S. and the European Union to help his country keep Western influence. (Associated Press)

Vitali Klitschko, ex-heavyweight boxing champ, says Ukraine can’t take on Russia alone

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, file photo, Russian-backed separatists cover their ears as they fire a mortar towards Ukrainian troops outside the village of Sanzharivka, northeast of Debaltseve, eastern Ukraine. Ukraine says that eight troops have been killed and 34 wounded overnight, despite a peace deal and a looming cease-fire deadline. Vladislav Seleznyov, spokesman for the Ukrainian army general staff, said in comments carried by Interfax-Ukraine news agency on Friday that much of the fighting had taken place in Debaltseve, a key transport hub that has been hotly contested in recent days. (AP Photo/Maximilian Clarke, File)

Obama administration warily eyes Ukraine-Russia cease-fire while mulling arms support

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

U.S. Sen. John McCain blasted the president's "more of the same" strategy for Ukraine and described it as "doomed to fail." (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Pentagon prepping forces to assist Ukraine’s national guard

By Maggie Ybarra - The Washington Times

The village of Novosvitlivka in eastern Ukraine, where this Orthodox icon is located, which was severely damaged during fighting. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)

Military chaplains in the trenches of Ukraine

By Sofia Kochmar - Catholic News Agency

Ukrainian presidential candidate Petro Poroshenko, left, and Vitali Klitschko, pause, during a press conference, in Kiev, Ukraine, Monday, May 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)

Ukraine launches airstrikes against gunmen

By Nataliya Vasilyeva - Associated Press

A man looks out of the back window of a bus in Donetsk, Ukraine, Monday May 19, 2014. Ukraine will hold presidential elections on May 25. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

Ukraine’s hobbled navy: ‘Times are not the best’

By TIM SULLIVAN - Associated Press

Secretary of State John Kerry arrives in Geneva, Wednesday, April 16, 2014, where he is scheduled to participate in talks on the ongoing situation in Ukraine with representatives from Ukraine, Russia and the European Union. (AP Photo/Jim Bourg, Pool)

US readies sanctions on Russia, aid for Ukraine

By JULIE PACE and LARA JAKES - Associated Press