Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made a bold appeal to Western allies for coordinated efforts toward “regime change” in Russia, following a devastating overnight drone and missile barrage on Kyiv that claimed the lives of 26 people, including three children. Addressing a conference commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Accords, Zelenskyy stressed that only fundamental political change in Moscow would prevent future aggression against neighboring states, even if the current war ends.
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Authorities reported that the latest Russian assault wounded at least 150 people, including 16 children and six police officers, marking the highest number of child casualties in a single attack on Kyiv since the war began. Over 300 drones and eight cruise missiles targeted Ukraine’s capital from late Wednesday through early Thursday, with one missile tearing through a residential building in western Kyiv and causing mass destruction.
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US President Donald Trump strongly condemned Russia’s actions, describing them as “disgusting,” and indicated that new sanctions against Moscow would soon be implemented. Trump noted that, despite prior threats, he was uncertain if sanctions alone would deter Russian President Vladimir Putin. The attack came shortly after Trump delivered a 10-to-12-day ultimatum for Russia to end its invasion or face additional penalties.
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In a move aimed at calming domestic unrest and reassuring European partners, Ukraine’s parliament swiftly passed a law restoring independence to two key anti-corruption agencies—reversing a previous measure that had sparked the largest street protests since Russia’s full-scale invasion. Hundreds gathered outside parliament, chanting, “the people are the power,” as President Zelenskyy signed the new bill into law, seeking to stabilize the country’s political climate and maintain crucial Western support.
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Meanwhile, Russia claimed it had captured the strategically vital town of Chasiv Yar in the eastern Donetsk region. Zelenskyy dismissed these statements as “Russian disinformation,” insisting Ukrainian units remain actively defending their positions. Military analysts reported that Russian forces have gained control over significant portions of the town, especially in the north and east, though intense fighting continues in the west. These battlefield reports, however, could not be independently verified.
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