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Russia said that Ukraine retaliated hours later with missile attacks on Russian territory, part of an escalating cycle of air assaults between the two countries.

The nine-year sentence reflects how the Kremlin continues to crack down on Aleksei A. Navalny’s political movement years after his organization was banned.

Russia’s recent progress around the southern village of Robotyne is a sobering development for Ukraine amid dwindling Western military aid.

The accusations made by Russia’s ambassador to Serbia were the latest efforts by Moscow to thwart a diplomatic campaign to lure Serbia out of Russia’s orbit.

Supporters of the Russian opposition leader lost contact with him 20 days ago, fueling concern about his health and whereabouts.

Next year could see increasing volatility as persistent military conflicts and economic uncertainty influence voting in national elections across the globe.

Although there is no clear breakthrough in sight, the progress is prompting Ukraine to consider a possible large-scale recruitment push.

The bank warned that its tight monetary policy would continue “for a long period” as it attempts to slow an economy in danger of overheating.

Ukraine’s military said that it had shot down all the ballistic missiles targeting the capital, but that falling debris caused significant damage.

The bombardment, which the mayor said damaged an apartment building and a hospital, was at least the third significant strike on Ukraine’s capital in a week.