Ukraine updates: US says Russia unlikely to make gains in 2023

Meanwhile, the Wagner Group’s chief says mercenary fighters control the eastern part of Bakhmut, seen as a major prize by Russia.

the battle for Bakhmut
Ukrainian soldiers are battling Russian troops and mercenaries for control of Bakhmut [Anatolii Stepanov/AFP]
By Federica Marsi
Published On 8 Mar 2023
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8 Mar 2023
(23:00 GMT)

This blog is now closed, thanks for joining us. These were the updates on the Russia-Ukraine war on Wednesday, March 8.