Macron’s office announced the Paris leg of Zelensky’s trip, and France dispatched a plane to pick up Zelensky in Germany.
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Ukrainian president: Counteroffensive doesn’t aim to attack Russian territory
Speaking during a news conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin, Zelensky said Ukraine’s goal is to free the territories within its internationally recognized borders.
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Ukraine says it’s retaken territory near eastern city of Bakhmut
Russia’s Defense Ministry, meanwhile, said Ukrainian forces had stepped up attacks north of the region while denying speculation by Russian military bloggers that the Kyiv forces had achieved ‘defense breakthroughs.’
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Ukraine pushes to extend wartime grain deal during talks with Russia, Turkey and U.N.
Ukraine and Russia are both major global suppliers of wheat, barley, sunflower oil, and other affordable food products that developing nations depend on.
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Ukraine farmers surrounded by risks, from mines to logistics
They must cope with soaring production and transportation costs caused by Russia’s blockade of many Black Sea ports and recent restrictions that neighboring countries imposed on Ukrainian grain.
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Nuclear watchdog’s worries grow over Ukraine plant safety
The plant is near the front lines of fighting, and Ukrainian authorities said a 72-year-old woman was killed and three others wounded in a nearby town.
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Russia says bomber who injured novelist acted for Ukraine
Russia’s Investigative Committee said the suspect was a Ukrainian native and had admitted under questioning that he was working under orders from Ukraine.
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Ukraine downs Russian hypersonic missile with U.S. Patriot
It was the first time Ukraine is known to have used the Patriot defense systems.
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Wagner boss threatens to pull out of Bakhmut, slams Russian military
It is not the first time Yevgeny Prigozhin has raged about ammunition shortages and blamed Russia’s military, with which he has long been in conflict.
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Russia accuses U.S. of being behind assassination attempt on Putin
The Kremlin promised unspecified retaliation for what it termed a ‘terrorist’ act, and pro-Kremlin figures called for the assassinations of senior Ukraine leaders.