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What is the latest news on Ukraine?

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Ukraine has marked its Independence Day amid ongoing conflict, with intensified Russian attacks causing casualties and destruction. President Zelensky is seeking more Western aid and discussing potential talks with Russia. Ukraine has boosted its domestic missile production and eased martial law for young men. International support, especially from Canada, remains strong.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv boosts long-range missile production

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  • Ukraine has developed new long-range missiles, including an upgraded Neptune model.
  • These missiles can reach targets deeper into Russia than Western-supplied weapons. 9s
  • Ukraine is targeting Russian economic infrastructure, such as oil refineries. 46s
  • The Flamingo FP5 cruise missile has a range of 3,000 kilometres and high accuracy. 1m 2s
  • Production of these missiles is increasing, potentially impacting Russia's war effort. 1m 15s
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Ukraine war: Kyiv boosts long-range missile production
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Al Jazeera
6 hours ago
Ukraine war: Kyiv boosts long-range missile production

Ukraine unveils new long-range missiles, including the Neptune and Flamingo FP5, targeting Russian economic assets and bypassing Western restrictions.

Ukraine eases martial law, opens border to young men
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France 24
13 hours ago
Ukraine eases martial law, opens border to young men

Ukraine now allows men aged 18 to 22 to leave the country freely, a shift from previous martial law restrictions.

Zelenskiy say he will meet with U.S., others on potential Putin talks
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CBS News
2 days ago
Zelenskiy say he will meet with U.S., others on potential Putin talks

Zelensky plans to meet with U.S. and international officials to discuss a possible meeting with Russian President Putin.

Russian attacks across Ukraine kill at least two, injure 33
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Euronews
2 days ago
Russian attacks across Ukraine kill at least two, injure 33

Recent Russian attacks killed at least two and injured 33, with Ukraine's Air Force intercepting 76 out of 104 drones during a large-scale assault.

Zelenskiy leads Ukraine's Independence Day alongside Canadian PM
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Reuters
2 days ago
Zelenskiy leads Ukraine's Independence Day alongside Canadian PM

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney joins Zelensky for Independence Day, pledging continued support and over $722 million in military aid.

Ukraine seeks at least $1 billion monthly for U.S. arms purchases
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Reuters
2 days ago
Ukraine seeks at least $1 billion monthly for U.S. arms purchases

Ukraine seeks at least $1 billion monthly from allies to purchase U.S. weapons through NATO's PEARL program.

Ukraine marks its Independence Day as war with Russia continues
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CBS News
3 days ago
Ukraine marks its Independence Day as war with Russia continues

Canada pledges over a billion Canadian dollars in new military aid as Ukraine marks its independence amid intensified Russian attacks.

Ukraine marks 4th Independence Day since Russia's invasion
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DW News
3 days ago
Ukraine marks 4th Independence Day since Russia's invasion

Ukraine commemorates its fourth Independence Day since Russia's full-scale invasion, with President Zelensky emphasizing the nation's determination to maintain freedom despite ongoing attacks.

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