The Russia-Ukraine war continues to escalate, with recent developments highlighting the dire situation.
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy has urgently called for more air defenses to combat what he terms 'Russian terror,' as the casualty toll in Vilnyansk nears 40 due to Russian strikes. Meanwhile, the Kremlin has declined to comment on former US President Trump's claim that he could settle the war, emphasizing the international dimension of the conflict. Additionally, half of Ukraine's power system has been reported as damaged, underscoring the severe impact on civilian infrastructure.
Amidst these tensions, global leaders are engaging in diplomatic efforts, with Xi Jinping planning to combine the SCO Summit with state visits to Kazakhstan and Tajikistan, possibly to discuss the situation.
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Xi To Combine SCO Summit With State Visits To Kazakhstan, Tajikistan
Ukrainian officials have said that half of the nation's power system has been damaged by Russian strikes. Russia said that Ukraine launched attacks on Sevastopol in Crimea as well as Kursk on June 29 ... in its June 27 update on the war.
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