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Russia Builds Up Troops Near Kostyantynivka, a City That Could Unlock Eastern Ukraine
BBC NewsยทMonday, 22 June 2026

Russian forces are massing near Kostyantynivka, a city seen as a key gateway to Ukraine's remaining eastern strongholds. If it falls, Russia would be positioned to push toward Ukraine's last major positions in the Donbas. The build-up signals a potentially decisive phase in the eastern front.
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The Ukraine war continues to drive global energy prices, arms trade dynamics, and diplomatic alignments that affect India's foreign policy balancing act between Russia and the West.
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