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U.S. Urges Caution Amid Ukraine's Novorossiysk Attacks

2/25/2026

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The U.S. State Department expressed concern over Ukraine's attacks on the Russian port of Novorossiysk, noting they affected U.S. oil interests in Kazakhstan, according to Ambassador Olga Stefanishyna, and the sides remain in peace talks.
The statement coincided with the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a meeting between Ukrainian officials and U.S. envoys to discuss a postwar recovery plan and a potential prisoner exchange.

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The U.S. State Department expressed concern over Ukraine's attacks on the Russian port of Novorossiysk, noting they affected U.S. oil interests in Kazakhstan, according to Ambassador Olga Stefanishyna, and the sides remain in peace talks.
The statement coincided with the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a meeting between Ukrainian officials and U.S. envoys to discuss a postwar recovery plan and a potential prisoner exchange.