Ukraine says 170,000 Russian troops deployed in Donetsk DW 11/01/2025
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Ukraine says 170,000 Russian troops deployed in Donetsk  DW  11/01/2025
"The energy ministers of the Group of Seven nations issued a joint statement condemning Russia's attacks on Ukraine's energy system. They also said the G7 will support Ukraine's energy needs. "Russia's recent attacks on Ukraine's natural gas infrastructure have created risks to communities and human lives, weakening civilian infrastructure and the energy security of the Ukrainian people," the ministers said. In recent weeks, both Ukraine and Russia have intensified attacks on each other's energy infrastructure."
"What you need to know Russia has deployed 170,000 troops in eastern Ukraine, focusing on Pokrovsk in a major offensive. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the city is not fully surrounded, though Russian forces have entered and are being pushed back. The battle underscores Ukraine's troop shortages and President Vladimir Putin's effort to show progress amid calls for peace talks. Meanwhile, Ukraine and Russia continue to exchange blows elsewhere. A strike on a Russian power plant caused power outages in the city of Oryol."
Russian forces are conducting a major offensive in eastern Ukraine focused on Pokrovsk, deploying about 170,000 troops. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Pokrovsk is not fully surrounded, but Russian units have entered and are being pushed back. The fighting underscores Ukrainian troop shortages and reflects President Vladimir Putin's effort to show progress amid calls for peace talks. Both sides have intensified strikes on energy infrastructure, with a recent strike on a Russian power plant causing outages in Oryol. The Group of Seven energy ministers condemned attacks on Ukraine's energy system and pledged support for Ukraine's energy needs. A landmine blast in Zhytomyr killed five.
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