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Ukraine Ups Its Arms Production, Asking Allies to Pay for It

There is a growing drive to make the country more self-reliant in weapons manufacturing as it faces Russia’s superior firepower. That requires a lot of money from Western backers.

© Brendan Hoffman for The New York Times

An employee at Ukrainian Armor working on a vehicle in its factory this month in central Ukraine.
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Russia Makes Gains in Ukraine in Summer Offensive

The most important factors may be far from the battlefield.

© Nanna Heitmann for The New York Times

Army recruitment advertisements in Moscow last month. To bolster recruitment, Russia is offering outsize sign-up bonuses and salaries.
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