It is nearly three months since Russia invaded Ukraine. Here's what has happened in several key areas since the war began
But the invasion has not been the military success Moscow hoped, and is now deep into its second phase.The bulk of fighting has moved to the east, after failed Russian advances in central Ukraine. The defenders are even focusing on retaking some key areas nearer the Russian border, while Moscow is seeing its troops beaten back in a few key battles.
Growing horror over scenes of brutality in Kyiv suburbs 03:34A soldier stands trialThis week saw the start of the first war crimes trial in Ukraine since the invasion began. A 21-year-old Russian soldier named Vadim Shishimarin pleaded guilty to killing an unarmed 62-year-old man.The trial's first day was so packed with journalists that authorities in Kyiv were forced to move to bigger venue.
Widow confronts Russian soldier who killed husband 01:50Diplomats returnForeign diplomatic missions started coming back to life in Kyiv this week, after diplomats fled the city en masse at the beginning of the conflict. The US flag was raised over the United States Embassy to mark the official resumption operations on Wednesday, while the Swiss Foreign Ministry said Thursday it would also reopen its embassy. The US and France both began sending back diplomats to Kyiv in late April.
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