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Western instruction since Russia’s invasion has focused on basic training or the use of sophisticated weapons systems. Officials say “combined arms” tactics could be a key next step.

The seven were charged in a scheme to provide millions of dollars worth of American-made, military-grade technology to Russia.

Grain traffic from the three ports was restored by Tuesday, after weekend drone strikes disrupted power throughout the Odesa region.

Ms. Griner has been at the center of a fraught geopolitical showdown between Washington and Moscow. The Biden administration traded her for Viktor Bout, a notorious Russian arms dealer known as the “Merchant of Death.”

The release of the American basketball star puts an end to a 10-month ordeal in which she became a bargaining chip between Moscow and Washington.

Ms. Griner has been at the center of a fraught geopolitical showdown between Washington and Moscow. The Biden administration traded her for Viktor Bout, a notorious Russian arms dealer known as the “Merchant of Death.”

Launching drones at air bases 300 miles from its own territory, Ukraine changed the geography of the war. It said it had developed drones with a range of over 600 miles.

In hindsight, protests that began nine years ago and toppled a Ukrainian president were a pivot point in efforts by Vladimir V. Putin to exert Russian control over Ukraine.

The W.N.B.A. star, who has been detained in Russia since February, is facing nine years in a Russian prison on a drug charge.

Days after Russia withdrew from Kherson, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine visited the city. Russian forces that retreated across the Dnipro River continued shelling areas they abandoned.