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Ukraine launches first joint drone production line in Denmark, Zelensky says
"Such lines will be opened with other European countries," Zelensky said at a press conference alongside European Council President Antonio Costa.
Four Ukrainian soldiers rescued after hiding in occupied territory for years
The soldiers had been injured in combat and had been hiding in the occupied territories in a hospital where "sympathetic doctors" helped them avoid Russian secret services.
Putin says he 'doesn't see much point' in meeting Zelensky
"I don't see much point in them, (...) because it will be practically impossible to reach an agreement with the Ukrainian side on key issues: even if there is political will, which I doubt, there are legal and technical difficulties," Putin said.
Update: Ukrainian, Slovak leaders disagree over Russian pipeline attacks at top-level meeting
At a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing on Sept. 2, Fico pledged to discuss with Zelensky attacks on energy infrastructure, a reference to recent Ukrainian strikes on the Druzhba oil pipeline, which supplies Russian crude to Hungary and Slovakia.
Europe sends team to Washington to work on Russia sanctions, EU Council chief says
"We are working with the United States and other partners to intensify our pressure through additional sanctions — both direct and secondary sanctions," European Council President Antonio Costa said.
'We've lost Russia to deepest, darkest China,' Trump says
"May they have a long and prosperous future together," U.S. President Donald Trump said.
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