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With a Ukrainian offensive looming, explosions in Crimea and inside Russia have rattled Moscow, sparking bureaucratic infighting among military commanders.

Yevgeny V. Prigozhin, who founded the Wagner group, has long made incendiary threats over a lack of ammunition. It was unclear if he would follow through with his threat.

Two altercations over Ukrainian flags occurred at a regional parliamentary conference in Ankara, the Turkish capital.

The Ukrainian military provided images of downed drones that suggested some bore handwritten messages that read “For Moscow” and “For the Kremlin.”

President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman claimed, without evidence, that the United States “dictated” Ukrainian strikes inside Russia. The White House quickly rejected the accusation.

After blasts at the Kremlin raised fears of an escalation in the war, Russia accused Ukraine and the U.S. of involvement, prompting vehement denials.

President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman claimed, without evidence, that the United States “dictated” Ukrainian strikes inside Russia. The White House quickly rejected the allegation.

There were no reports of casualties or major damage. But the attack, and one in Kherson that left 23 dead, fueled concerns of what Russian forces may do in coming days.

Russia said Ukraine had launched a drone attack, which Kyiv vehemently denied, accusing Russia of manufacturing a pretext for escalation.

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