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Ukraine and Russia exchange strikes, as relations between Trump and Zelenskyy sour
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- EU rallies in support of Ukraine amid Trump standoff
- Trump waives Russia sanctions as rift with Zelenskyy widens
- Trump’s pause on Russia sanctions is ‘reward’ for Putin, Zelenskyy says
- Will the EU come to Ukraine’s rescue in war against Russia?
- Russia’s war in Ukraine puts Europe on edge
- Russia’s war on Ukraine ‘must be brought to an end’, Zelenskyy says
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