- Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, prompting NATO discussions on Article 4 invocation, alongside drone strikes in Romania.
- Russian legislators passed a bill regarding drone defense while drone strikes target Russian infrastructure during the ongoing war.
- Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian territory, combined with the review of a defense bill in the upper house of the Russian parliament.
- Ukrainian drone attacks targeted deep inside Russia, including Kronstadt and Krasnodar, while Putin rejected Zelenskyy's meeting offer.
Zelenskyy seeks to defuse the crisis as Ukrainian forces conduct strikes on Russian energy and military targets.
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Zelenskyy seeks to defuse the crisis as Ukrainian forces conduct strikes on Russian energy and military targets.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Zelenskyy cites intelligence regarding Russian mobilization plans while Russia continues fighting the war against Ukraine.Sub-event
- Ukraine conducted strategic strikes in Russian territory while nationwide protests occurred in Kyiv and Kharkiv.Sub-event
- Defense efforts are targeting oil and logistics infrastructure.Sub-event
Ukrainian forces hit Russian oil facilities and shadow fleet vessels while Zelenskyy seeks crisis defusion.1 source
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Ukrainian drone attacks targeted deep inside Russia, including Kronstadt and Krasnodar, while Putin rejected Zelenskyy's meeting offer.Also in this story
- Putin rejected peace talks and launched drone strikes targeting naval arsenals and military bases in Kronstadt.
- President Zelenskyy set goals for future military technology procurement, driven by the ongoing conflict.
- Ukrainian drones conducted long-range strikes against military and oil facilities in Russia, prompting warnings in St. Petersburg.
- Ukrainian drone strikes targeted Russian military assets, including Kronstadt, while sanctions effectiveness was claimed.
The entities involved
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President of Ukraine since 2019
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Vladimir Putin
2nd and 4th President of Russia (2000-2008, 2012-present), 7th and 11th Prime Minister of Russia (1999-2000, 2008-2012), Director of the Federal Security Service (1998-1999) and Deputy Mayor of Saint Petersburg (1994-1996)
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Kyiv
capital and largest city of Ukraine
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