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What is the latest on the war in Ukraine?

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Recent Russian missile strikes on Kyiv have killed at least 20 people and sparked outrage among European leaders. Ukraine is boosting long-range missile production, targeting Russian economic assets. The EU is tightening sanctions, and Russia faces fuel shortages due to Ukrainian attacks on refineries. Ukraine has eased martial law for young men, while diplomatic efforts remain stalled.

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Major Russian strike on Kyiv sparks outrage among European leaders

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  • A Russian missile strike destroyed a residential building in Kyiv, causing significant civilian casualties. 9s
  • Kyiv residents created a memorial and authorities declared a day of mourning. 44s
  • European leaders condemned the attack and criticized Russia's approach to peace efforts. 54s
  • EU ministers discussed increasing sanctions on Russia, focusing on energy and finance. 1m 31s
  • Plans for ramping up military support and post-war security guarantees for Ukraine were considered. 1m 37s
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Major Russian strike on Kyiv sparks outrage among European leaders
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France 24
5 hours ago
Major Russian strike on Kyiv sparks outrage among European leaders

The attack has been widely condemned by European leaders, with calls for increased pressure and sanctions on Russia.

Russian attack on Kyiv kills more than a dozen people
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CBS News
20 hours ago
Russian attack on Kyiv kills more than a dozen people

Russia's coordinated drone, cruise, and ballistic missile attacks targeted dozens of locations across Kyiv, killing at least 20 people, including four children.

EU summons Russian envoy after Kyiv attacks
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Euronews
1 day ago
EU summons Russian envoy after Kyiv attacks

The EU is keeping maximum pressure on Russia, announcing a 19th package of sanctions and advancing the use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.

Russia extends gasoline export ban amid shortages, price surge
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Africanews
1 day ago
Russia extends gasoline export ban amid shortages, price surge

Russian gasoline shortages and price surges have worsened due to Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries, affecting the domestic economy.

Ukraine war: Kyiv boosts long-range missile production
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Al Jazeera
2 days ago
Ukraine war: Kyiv boosts long-range missile production

Ukraine is deploying new long-range missiles and drones to hit Russian economic targets, bypassing Western restrictions on deep strikes inside Russia.

Ukraine war: Kyiv boosts long-range missile production
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Al Jazeera
2 days ago
Ukraine war: Kyiv boosts long-range missile production

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Ukraine eases martial law, opens border to young men
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France 24
2 days ago
Ukraine eases martial law, opens border to young men

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