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Russia launches nearly 150 drones against Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a sweeping drone assault and airstrikes across Ukraine early Sunday, killing at least four people, officials said, after U.S. President Donald Trump cast doubt over…
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North Korea confirms troop deployment to Russia for first time, several media report
North Korea has acknowledged for the first time on Monday that it’s deployed troops to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine, several media reported.
The decision, made under the order of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, reportedly made a significant contribution towards…
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Zelenskyy and Trump, in Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral, speak regarding the peace process and the US president admits that it is Putin who does not want to end the war.
According to President Zelenskyy, it was a “symbolic meeting” that could become historic if it results in joint efforts that lead to peace.
Afterward, the US president stated that Vladimir Putin likely does not wish to end the conflict. Trump criticized Putin for his…
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Ukrainians say they will not accept any formal surrender of Crimea
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A peace proposal by the Trump administration that includes recognizing Russian authority over Crimea shocked Ukrainian officials, who say they will not accept any formal surrender of…
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Putin is ready to negotiate with Ukraine and reach an agreement.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a meeting with the US President’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, expressed his willingness to negotiate with Ukraine without preconditions. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in turn, indicated that Russia is prepared to…
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Which Russian demands to end the war does the US oppose?
The US will insist that Russia acknowledge Ukraine’s right to develop maintain an adequately equipped military and defense industry as part of any peace agreement, rejecting Russia’s insistence on a significant demilitarization for the Ukraine as a condition for…
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Palestinians struggle to feed their families as Israel blocks Gaza aid for nearly 60 days
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — For nearly 60 days, no food, fuel, medicine or other item has entered the Gaza Strip, blocked by Israel. Aid groups are running out of food to distribute. Markets are nearly bare….
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The US and Ukraine have outlined their respective proposals and conditions to end the war.
The US and Ukraine, along with their European allies, are suggesting a complete ceasefire, and Kyiv insists on the release of all prisoners.
The US draft contains vague language stating that Ukraine will receive “reliable security guarantees” from European countries…
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Civilian car in Kupiansk targeted by Russian drone strike, doctor injured
In Kupiansk, located in the Kharkiv region, the Russian army targeted a civilian car with explosives dropped from a drone, injuring a 35-year-old doctor.
The head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, Oleh Syniehubov, said this in a post on Telegram,…
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