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Putin raises issue of Zelensky’s legitimacy
The Ukrainian president’s term in office should end on May 20; however, Kiev has suspended the election due to martial law
May 17, 2024 14:35
The West is worried, that’s why Blinken made an urgent visit to Kiev
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The US Secretary of State’s sudden trip to Ukraine belies the West’s concern about recent Russian advances
May 17, 2024 14:31
EU state vetoes Ukraine resolution
Hungary has blocked a document that supported Zelensky’s “peace plan” while ignoring other proposals, its foreign minister has said
May 17, 2024 13:50
Ukraine was warned about Russia’s Kharkov offensive – Guardian
Despite the advance notice from the UK, Kiev’s defense lines on the border were “thin to absent,” the paper said
May 17, 2024 13:20
Zelensky dismisses Macron’s Olympic truce proposal
A ceasefire during the games is “unviable,” the Ukrainian president has said
May 17, 2024 11:17
BRICS leaders won’t attend Zelensky’s ‘peace conference’ – media
The Brazilian and South African presidents have decided not to participate in the event, which excludes Russia, according to reports
May 17, 2024 10:23
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Over 100 Ukrainian drones downed over Russia – MOD (VIDEO)
Two people were killed in the strikes, however, including a child, while power outages and fires were reported in Sevastopol and Krasnodar Region
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