Russia
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Ukrainians claim shootdown of Russian SU-25; Putin grants two deputy PMs extra powers over energy and defence. What we know on day 809
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Villages come under heavy fire, prompting evacuations; Ukrainians hit more Russian-controlled oil refineries. What we know on day 808
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No successor identified for head of state guards, two of whose members were accused of plotting to kill Ukrainian president. What we know on day 807
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Vladimir Putin celebrated Victory Day in Russia, which marks the defeat of Nazi Germany in the second world war, with a display of patriotic pageantry. He praised his forces fighting in Ukraine and criticised the west for fuelling conflicts around the worldGallery
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Victory Day event commemorating second world war highlights drain of Ukraine war on Russia’s military
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Move comes after deputy prime minister and agriculture minister dismissed by government
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UK expels Russian military officer and shuts diplomatic properties; Ukraine says its drone output matches Russia. What we know on day 806