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Officials say a Russian strike in central Ukraine kills 14 people, including six children • Apr. 4, 2025, 3:12 PM ET (AP)
Germany sees Ukraine truce efforts as deadlocked, while China says the talks are encouraging • Apr. 1, 2025, 9:51 PM ET (AP)
Trump finds fault with both Putin and Zelenskyy as he tries to push for deal to end war in Ukraine • Mar. 30, 2025, 10:14 PM ET (AP)
Putin suggests putting Ukraine under UN-sponsored external governance • Mar. 28, 2025, 2:40 PM ET (AP)
A 'coalition of the willing' mulls more aid for Ukraine and a possible European armed force • Mar. 27, 2025, 9:10 AM ET (AP)

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