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US backs Kyiv energy strikes

Ukraine struck Russian energy facilities in a recent shift to targeting power and fuel infrastructure, and the Financial Times reported the U.S. supported Kyiv’s operations.

US backs Kyiv energy strikes
Taras Kuzio, Ruud Koopmans, Alex Callinicos, Michael Gentile, Alberto Alemanno and 14 more
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Zelensky seeks missiles, Putin pressure

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told President Donald Trump in a phone call he should use Gaza’s ceasefire momentum to press Vladimir Putin to stop attacks and requested Tomahawk missiles.

Zelensky seeks missiles, Putin pressure
Ruud Koopmans, Brigid Laffan, Alex Callinicos, Michael Gentile, Mark Galeotti and 14 more
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Ukraine strikes Belgorod oil refinery

Ukrainian forces struck the Russian border city Belgorod with drones, hitting an oil refinery, while Ukraine's army chief said its air defenses were operating at roughly 74 percent.

Ukraine strikes Belgorod oil refinery
Alex Callinicos, Michael Gentile, François Heisbourg, Scott Lucas, Martin S. Flaherty and 4 more
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