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What is the latest on the war in Ukraine?

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Recent reports indicate ongoing heavy fighting and stalled peace talks. Russia continues large-scale attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, causing widespread outages and casualties. U.S.-led peace negotiations show some progress, but major obstacles remain, especially over territorial demands. European financial support is crucial for Ukraine's defense as U.S. aid has declined. Both sides issue warnings, with Putin insisting on his war aims and Zelensky stressing the need for Western backing.

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Russia strikes Ukraine, knocking out power in most regions

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  • Russia launched over 650 drones and 30 missiles at Ukraine overnight
  • Attacks targeted energy and residential sites in 13 regions, including Kyiv 20s
  • Strikes caused fatalities and widespread power outages in winter 41s
  • Attacks followed the killing of a Russian military official in Moscow 1m 56s
  • Peace talks continue but no progress reported by Ukrainian leaders 2m 25s

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Russia strikes Ukraine, knocking out power in most regions
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CBC News
8 hours ago
Russia strikes Ukraine, knocking out power in most regions

Russia launches a major overnight air assault on Ukraine, deploying over 650 drones and 30 missiles, targeting energy and residential infrastructure across 13 regions, causing fatalities and widespread power outages.

Russia strikes Ukraine, knocking out power in most regions
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CBC News
8 hours ago
Russia strikes Ukraine, knocking out power in most regions

The attacks come as the U.S. continues to press for a peace agreement, but Ukrainian leaders report no progress despite optimism for a ceasefire.

Progress in U.S. led peace talks 'quite solid', Zelenskyy says
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Euronews
15 hours ago
Progress in U.S. led peace talks 'quite solid', Zelenskyy says

President Zelenskyy states substantial progress in U.S.-led peace negotiations, with nearly 90 percent of Ukraine's key provisions included, though compromises are needed from both sides.

Progress in U.S. led peace talks 'quite solid', Zelenskyy says
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Euronews
15 hours ago
Progress in U.S. led peace talks 'quite solid', Zelenskyy says

While peace talks continue, Russia launches a large-scale drone and missile attack on several Ukrainian cities.

U.S., Ukraine had 'productive' talks, Witkoff says
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Bloomberg
2 days ago
U.S., Ukraine had 'productive' talks, Witkoff says

Talks between U.S. and Ukrainian officials are described as productive, focusing on a multi-point peace plan and security guarantees, but major obstacles remain, especially over territorial concessions.

As peace talks go on, U.S. intel says Putin's war goals unchanged
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Reuters
2 days ago
As peace talks go on, U.S. intel says Putin's war goals unchanged

U.S. intelligence reports Putin has not shifted his goal of capturing all of Ukraine and reclaiming parts of the former Soviet empire, contradicting claims that he seeks to end the conflict.

Russia, Ukraine exchange strikes amid frustration over peace talks
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CBS News
3 days ago
Russia, Ukraine exchange strikes amid frustration over peace talks

Both sides escalate fighting; Ukrainian drones strike a Russian tanker and Russia launches deadly missile attacks on Odessa amid stalled peace prospects.

Russia, Ukraine exchange strikes amid frustration over peace talks
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CBS News
3 days ago
Russia, Ukraine exchange strikes amid frustration over peace talks

Putin claims Russia is ready for a cease-fire only if Ukraine accepts Moscow's terms, while Zelensky says only the U.S. and President Trump could persuade Russia to end the conflict.

Zelenskyy and Putin issue warnings to each other and Europe
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France 24
3 days ago
Zelenskyy and Putin issue warnings to each other and Europe

Zelensky warns that without Ukraine's independence, Russia could threaten other European countries, including Poland, highlighting the broader stakes of the conflict.

Ukraine’s war effort hangs on EU vote to use frozen Russian assets
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Al Jazeera
6 days ago
Ukraine’s war effort hangs on EU vote to use frozen Russian assets

European financial support, especially the use of frozen Russian assets, is seen as a critical lifeline for Ukraine after the abrupt halt of U.S. aid.

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