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Monday, May 25
Belarus' exiled opposition leader Tsikhanouskaya arrives in Kyiv on first official visit
The visit follows a devastating Russian aerial attack overnight on May 24 that primarily targeted Kyiv and the surrounding region.
Pro-Ukrainian partisans 'blinded' Russian air defenses on night of drone attack on major oil depot, Atesh group claims
"Our people disabled several communication towers that ensured coordination between air defense units in the area and damaged a transformer substation that supplied power to some military and communication facilities," the Atesh group claimed.
Finland's Stubb could represent Europe in Ukraine peace talks if asked, he says
"If you ask, it's probably something that can't be answered negatively," Finnish President Alexander Stubb said.
Sunday, May 24
UK, France reject NATO plan to increase military aid to Ukraine, Telegraph reports
The news comes on the heels of the U.K.'s surprise easing of Russian oil sanctions, dealing a further blow to London's image as one of Ukraine's most steadfast partners.
France's Macron issues warning to Belarus in rare phone call with Lukashenko
The conversation marks the first recorded direct contact between Macron and Lukashenko since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.
'Damage in every district of Kyiv' — Massive Russian ballistic missile, drone attack kills 4, injures 100
Russian forces launched a large-scale missile attack on Kyiv overnight on May 24, officials reported.
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Russian forces launched a large-scale missile attack on Kyiv overnight on May 24, officials reported.
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