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Zelenskyy Launches Counteroffensive Amid Rising Russian Casualties

6/13/2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a determined counteroffensive against Russian forces in the Sumy region, despite Russia's recent territorial gains of over 190 sq km, which have led to increased displacement and casualties. In a show of support, Germany pledged €1.9 billion in military aid, though it will not provide long-range missiles. Meanwhile, Russian troop casualties have tragically exceeded one million.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a determined counteroffensive against Russian forces in the Sumy region, despite Russia's recent territorial gains of over 190 sq km, which have led to increased displacement and casualties. In a show of support, Germany pledged €1.9 billion in military aid, though it will not provide long-range missiles. Meanwhile, Russian troop casualties have tragically exceeded one million.