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What's the latest news on the Russia-Ukraine conflict?

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Russia has intensified drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, with a record assault following Trump's pledge of more US weapons. The US has resumed arms shipments, and bipartisan support is growing for new sanctions on Russia. Ukraine has withdrawn from the mine ban treaty amid battlefield setbacks. The European Court of Human Rights ruled Russia violated international law in Ukraine.

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Trump calls out Putin for stalled peace talks
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CBS News
15 hours ago
Trump calls out Putin for stalled peace talks

The US resumed weapons shipments to Ukraine after a temporary halt; Trump criticized Putin for stalled peace talks as Russia launched its largest drone attack since the war began.

Trump, members of Congress backing Russian sanctions
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Scripps News
21 hours ago
Trump, members of Congress backing Russian sanctions

Bipartisan support is growing in the Senate for new sanctions on Russia, with Trump tentatively backing the effort to pressure Putin amid the Ukraine conflict.

Top European court rules Russia violated international law in Ukraine
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Euronews
1 day ago
Top European court rules Russia violated international law in Ukraine

The European Court of Human Rights ruled Russia responsible for human rights abuses in Ukraine and for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17.

Russia launches record attack on Ukraine after Trump weapons pledge
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Reuters
1 day ago
Russia launches record attack on Ukraine after Trump weapons pledge

Russia launched a record 728 drones at Ukraine after Trump pledged more US weapons; Ukrainian air defenses destroyed almost all drones, with Lutsk as the main target.

Kremlin now allows foreigners to serve in Russian army
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Euronews
2 days ago
Kremlin now allows foreigners to serve in Russian army

Putin signed a decree allowing foreigners to serve in the Russian army during draft periods, aiming to offset battlefield losses without mass mobilization.

Trump says U.S. will send more weapons to Ukraine
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CBS News
2 days ago
Trump says U.S. will send more weapons to Ukraine

President Trump announced the US will send additional defensive weapons to Ukraine after a brief pause, as Russian attacks have intensified, including a deadly missile strike in Kharkiv.

Facing battlefield setbacks, Ukraine withdraws from mine ban treaty
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Reuters
3 days ago
Facing battlefield setbacks, Ukraine withdraws from mine ban treaty

Ukraine has withdrawn from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines, aiming to slow Russian advances as it faces shortages of artillery and personnel.

Zelenskyy says latest Trump call the 'most productive' yet
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Reuters
4 days ago
Zelenskyy says latest Trump call the 'most productive' yet

Zelenskyy called his latest conversation with Trump the most productive, focusing on air defense; Trump expressed disappointment with Putin over lack of ceasefire progress.

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