How Russia is reacting to tense exchange between Trump and Zelenskyy
Russian journalist Mikhail Zygar, founding editor-in-chief of Dozhd, breaks down the reaction in his country to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to the White House, and what it means for peace talks.
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Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'To put an end to Russia's killing and destruction, more pressure on Moscow is required, as are more steps to strengthen Ukraine,' he said. The Russian defence ministry on Saturday said that its forces carried out a nighttime strike on Ukrainian military targets, including ammunition depots, drone assembly workshops, and weaponry repair stations. There was no comment from Moscow on the reports of casualties in Kharkiv. Kharkiv's mayor, Ihor Terekhov, said that the strikes also damaged 18 apartment buildings and 13 private homes. 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3 hours ago
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Russian attacks on eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv kill 4, wound more than two dozen
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