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17:01 · 16 Oct 2026
Russia intensifies strikes on Ukraine as tensions rise with Trump
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The escalation threatens Ukraine’s energy supply and civilians as winter approaches, while attacks on Russian oil infrastructure have further complicated relations between Kyiv and Washington. At an EU summit in Brussels, Zelenskyy accused Moscow of rejecting genuine peace negotiations and urged European allies to take a stronger role. The developments risk widening divisions among Ukraine’s partners and increasing pressure on efforts to end the war.
Sources: Reuters, BBC News, Euronews, NPR
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