Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says a nighttime attack damages Russia’s Black Sea naval stronghold - AP News
Zelenskyy said Ukrainian missiles, aerial drones and sea drones damaged Russia’s Novorossiysk naval base; Russia reported downing over 500 drones.
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“Trump told Ukraine it had no cards. Then Kyiv took the war to Russia - AP News”
After Trump told Ukraine it had no cards, Kyiv took the war to Russia.
Key points
- Trump told Zelenskyy, ‘You don’t have the cards,’ amid a February 2025 White House confrontation.
- Ukraine intensified long-range strikes into Russia, targeting air defenses, oil infrastructure, and warehouses.
- Drones attacked Russian bombers; Kyiv ramped up production and aimed to pressure Moscow for a favorable peace.
- Starlink provides real-time drone control for Ukraine, while Russia develops its own system and jamming.
- Civilian casualties rise: UN reports 1,396 Ukrainian deaths and 250 Russian deaths in the first half of the year.
Other reports
- SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al JazeeraSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera
“Zelenskyy says Ukraine has sent proposals to US to end war with Russia”
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5 5 Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says a nighttime attack damages Russia’s Black Sea naval stronghold - AP News
Zelenskyy said Ukrainian missiles, aerial drones and sea drones damaged Russia’s Novorossiysk naval base; Russia reported downing over 500 drones.