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Zelensky Accuses Russia of Escalating Attacks Amid Pipeline Tensions

8/23/2025

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Zelensky Accuses Russia

President Zelensky accused Russia of evading negotiations and intensifying attacks, including a recent strike with 574 drones and 40 missiles.
Hungary and Slovakia condemned Ukraine for targeting the Druzhba oil pipeline, citing threats to their energy security.
The European Commission assured that oil supply security remains stable, as member states hold emergency reserves.

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Zelensky Critiques Russia

Russia's Foreign Ministry dismissed a European troop deployment proposal in postwar Ukraine as "foreign intervention."
This rejection complicates President Trump's attempts to mediate peace talks between Zelensky and Putin.
Zelensky highlighted continued Russian aggression, referencing a missile attack on a U.S.-owned factory that injured 15 individuals.

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Zelensky Accuses Russia

President Zelensky accused Russia of evading negotiations and intensifying attacks, including a recent strike with 574 drones and 40 missiles.
Hungary and Slovakia condemned Ukraine for targeting the Druzhba oil pipeline, citing threats to their energy security.
The European Commission assured that oil supply security remains stable, as member states hold emergency reserves.

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