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Russia Claims Victory in Pokrovsk Amid Ongoing Fighting

12/12/2025

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Russia Claims Victory

Russia claims it captured Pokrovsk, Ukraine, though Ukrainian officials say fighting continues.
Ukrainian military leaders call Russia's claim exaggerated and cite manpower shortages.
Analysts say small Russian advances occur, but Ukraine inflicts heavy casualties on Russian forces.
U.S. and European officials describe the situation as complex with no significant battlefield changes.
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed frustration, saying Ukraine is losing ground.

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Trump Urges Ukraine Peace

U.S. President Donald Trump urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to accept a peace deal, saying Ukraine is losing the war against Russia.
The remarks coincided with Zelensky's meetings with Pope Leo and European leaders.
The statements reflect a shift in Trump's stance, signaling a more critical view of Ukraine's military situation.

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Russia Claims Victory

Russia claims it captured Pokrovsk, Ukraine, though Ukrainian officials say fighting continues.
Ukrainian military leaders call Russia's claim exaggerated and cite manpower shortages.
Analysts say small Russian advances occur, but Ukraine inflicts heavy casualties on Russian forces.
U.S. and European officials describe the situation as complex with no significant battlefield changes.
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed frustration, saying Ukraine is losing ground.

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