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Russia, Ukraine End US-Brokered Truce With Fresh Attacks

Russia ended a three-day ceasefire with Ukraine by launching more than 200 attack drones that damaged energy facilities and buildings.

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Putin Says Ukraine War Winding Down, Blasts West for Backing Kyiv

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said the war in Ukraine was winding down.

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Ukraine, Russia Confirm US-Brokered Three-Day Truce, Prisoner Swap

Russia and Ukraine confirmed on Friday a US-brokered truce and a large prisoner swap over May 9-11, when Moscow celebrates its World War II victory.

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Russia Says Intercepted Drones as Its Unilateral Truce Begins

Russia said Friday it intercepted drones bound for Moscow after warning of a potential retaliatory strike on Kyiv despite a two-day unilateral ceasefire it declared around its World War II victory holiday.

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Russia Says ‘Indignant’ Over Ally Armenia Hosting Zelensky, Summons Envoy

Russia said Thursday that it was "indignant" over its ally Armenia hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a European summit earlier this week.

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EU Hails ‘Leap Forward’ in Ties With Russia’s Ally Armenia

The EU and Armenia laid the groundwork for closer ties at a summit in Yerevan, marking another step in the former Soviet nation's cautious pivot away from Russia and towards Brussels.

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Europe, Canada Pull Together in Yerevan in Trump’s Shadow

European leaders talked up independence on defense and closer ties with Canada, as they gathered for a summit clouded by US threats to cut military support.

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Ukraine Pressures Russia as Midnight Ceasefire Looms

Ukraine piled pressure on Russia after announcing its own truce in response to Russia's demand for a ceasefire to coincide with its annual World War II Victory Day.

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Europe, Canada Leaders Hold Yerevan Talks in Trump’s Shadow

European leaders and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney gather in Armenia to navigate a fraught geopolitical environment under an unpredictable White House.

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Russian Strike Kills One as Ukraine Launches Hundreds of Drones

Russian strikes on southern Ukraine killed one person and wounded four others, military officials said Sunday, as Russia reported shooting down more than 300 Ukrainian drones.

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