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Zelenskyy meets troops on front line as Russia, Ukraine battle in key areas

Zelenskyy meets troops on front line as Russia, Ukraine battle in key areas

Summary

President Zelenskyy visited Ukrainian troops in the Zaporizhia region as the military launched attacks on Russian sites in Crimea and Zaporizhia. The Ukrainian military used missiles and drones in these attacks. Meanwhile, Russia advanced in several areas and called for a return to peace talks, but Ukraine has paused negotiations.

Key Facts

  • President Zelenskyy visited the 65th Separate Mechanised Brigade in Zaporizhia.
  • Ukraine targeted Russian oil facilities in Crimea and Zaporizhia with missiles and drones.
  • A Russian drone attack in Kharkiv killed three people, according to local authorities.
  • Russian forces claimed control of two areas in Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions.
  • Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister stated peace talks with Russia are suspended.
  • Russia's Dmitry Peskov said Ukraine would eventually have to return to negotiations.

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