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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zunlinsky says this weekend's Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine show that Russia is not taking peace efforts seriously.
This attack is again Russia's answer on our peace efforts and it's really...
He showed that Putin doesn't want peace.
Zelensky speaking during a stopover in Halifax where he met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Zelensky is now in Florida preparing for today's meeting with President Trump and Mar-a-Lago.
The two are discussed to plan to end the war in Ukraine.
Major differences remain on crucial issues.
Yesterday,
Russia launched hundreds of missiles and drones targeting Kiev and other parts of Ukraine,
knocking out power and heat in the capital.
Poles are open in Myanmar where vo- The voters are casting ballots today in the first phase of a general election.
Myanmar's military rulers say it's a chance for a fresh start.
Critics say the election is a facade to legitimize military rule.