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Russia Strikes Kyiv: 3 Dead, Zelenskyy Urges Air Defense

11/29/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Russia launched a major drone and missile attack on Kyiv, causing at least three deaths.
The assault left over 600,000 residents without power and caused numerous injuries.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for urgent Western air defense support.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Rustem Umerov to lead peace negotiations with the United States after his chief of staff resigned amid a corruption scandal.

History

Historical Context

The 2014 annexation of Crimea by Russia followed the 2013-2014 Euromaidan protests, which ousted pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovych. This event marked the beginning of the Russo-Ukrainian War, leading to over 13,000 deaths and millions displaced. President Zelenskyy's recent calls for Western air defense support underscore the ongoing threat to Ukraine's sovereignty and regional stability.

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Story summary

Russia launched a major drone and missile attack on Kyiv, causing at least three deaths.
The assault left over 600,000 residents without power and caused numerous injuries.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for urgent Western air defense support.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Rustem Umerov to lead peace negotiations with the United States after his chief of staff resigned amid a corruption scandal.

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