Russias Defense Ministry said Wednesday that its forces recorded 2 towns in eastern and northeastern Ukraine as the war nears its 3rd anniversary, with both sides seeking to gain ground ahead of possible peace talks.Moscow stated its soldiers seized the village of Novomlynsk in the northeastern Kharkiv region, where Russian forces have actually crossed the Oskil River, which formerly separated the 2 armies.Novomlynsk, situated east of Kharkiv, sits along a cutting edge where Russian troops have just recently picked up speed after establishing a bridgehead.The Russian military likewise stated its forces captured Baranivka, north of the town of Ocheretyne, an area where Moscows troops have been advancing for months.Russia has claimed near-daily gains in eastern Ukraine as its war extends into its 3rd year this month.A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are dealing with unmatched difficulties.
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