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Russia occupied less than 1% of Ukraine's territory since November 2022, monitoring group says
Since November 2022, Russian forces have only captured 5,842 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory, accounting for about 0.97% of the country's landmass, according to DeepState.
Zelensky says Putin undermines diplomatic efforts after Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 3, injures 23
"Many wounded are in serious condition — right now, doctors are fighting for their lives," regional governor Ivan Fedorov said.
Russian media shows US armored vehicle with Russian, American flags storming Ukrainian positions (VIDEO)
"Russians are using the symbols of the U.S. in their own terrorist, aggressive war involving the killing of civilians," Andriy Yermak, head of Ukraine's Presidential Office, said.
Russia redeploys troops for new push in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine's army chief says
"The goal is to break through our defenses and advance deep into (our) territory. Their goal, of course, is (occupying) the entire region," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.
Ukraine shot down 3,200 Shahed-type drones from helicopters in past year, chief commander says
"The army aviation has proven itself very well: helicopters equipped with machine guns are highly effective," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.
Hungarian opposition leader calls on Russia not to interfere in Hungarian politics after claim that EU seeks to unseat Orban
"I demand a clear assurance that Russia will refrain from any act that could be classified as interfering in Hungary's internal political processes, including disinformation campaigns, cyber operations, or intimidation of political figures and citizens," Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar said.
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