Ukraine and Russia Battle for Control of Eastern Towns; 14 Million Displaced Since Start of War

In Ukraine, heavy battles continue around the eastern salt-mining town of Soledar, close to Bakhmut, where intense fighting is also raging. Ukraine’s military denied the claim by Russia’s mercenary Wagner Group that it took control of the town of Soledar, calling it a “complicated situation.”

This comes as Russian strikes hit the eastern city of Kharkiv shortly after a surprise visit by the German and Ukrainian foreign ministers. Germany’s Annalena Baerbock pledged further arms support to Ukraine, though did not say whether this would include the Leopard 2 tanks sought...