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Zelenskyy Urges Defense Boost Amid Escalating Russian Attacks

7/13/2025

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Zelenskyy Advocates Reconstruction

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy held a crucial reconstruction conference in Italy as Russian attacks escalate, highlighted by a relentless 10-hour missile and drone barrage on Kyiv. He urgently called for enhanced air defense supplies and stricter sanctions against Russia. The UK stepped up, promising over 5,000 air defense missiles, while uncertainty clouds US support.

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Trump Addresses Russia

President Trump is set to make a pivotal statement on Russia as Senate talks on sanctions heat up. In response to a devastating Russian drone strike on a Kharkiv maternity hospital, he hinted at air-defense support for Ukraine. Trump condemned Putin's aggression and lifted a Pentagon freeze on weapon shipments, underscoring NATO's commitment to arming Ukraine.

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Zelenskyy Urges Support

Russia has ramped up its brutal aerial attacks on Ukraine, unleashing over 600 drones and missiles, claiming at least six lives and leaving devastation in Kharkiv and Chernivtsi. In the face of this escalating violence, President Zelenskyy is calling on Western allies for enhanced air defense systems and tougher sanctions against Russia.

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Zelenskyy Advocates Reconstruction

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy held a crucial reconstruction conference in Italy as Russian attacks escalate, highlighted by a relentless 10-hour missile and drone barrage on Kyiv. He urgently called for enhanced air defense supplies and stricter sanctions against Russia. The UK stepped up, promising over 5,000 air defense missiles, while uncertainty clouds US support.

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