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Ukraine war: Russia claims to control 97% of Luhansk
The Kremlin has made taking the region its number one objective in this phase of the war. But Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his forces are putting up a fierce defense that is taking a heavy toll on Russia's military.
- Date 08.06.2022
- Duration 02:22 mins.
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- Related Subjects Dmitry Medvedev, Ukraine, Luhansk, Russia, War in Ukraine
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