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Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s offer of face‑to‑face talks while signaling tougher air defenses and missile tests, citing recent Ukrainian drone strikes; the exchanges come as cross‑border attacks — including damage to a spent fuel storage site near Chernobyl and civilian casualties in Zaporizhzhia and Kursk — have intensified international concern and driven debates in Europe and the U.S. over additional military aid, sanctions, and diplomatic options. Christians should pray for and pursue truth, justice, mercy, and wise diplomacy that protects civilians and seeks a durable peace.
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Jun 2, 2026
Russian missile and drone strikes hit Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, officials say; at least 13 killed and dozens wounded
Ukrainian and international authorities reported that Russian forces launched a large overnight barrage of missiles and drones on June 1–2, 2026. Ukraine's air force...
May 31, 2026
Zelenskyy urges more sanctions and military support, including Patriot interceptors, to pressure Putin into negotiations
In an interview taped May 29 for Face the Nation and aired May 31, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said world leaders should apply "more pressure," inc...
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