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**Mick** · 13-04-2022, 21:49

Couple of updates from Kyiv Independent:

Russia threatens to strike at Ukraine's command centers in Kyiv.

The Russian Defense Ministry said that it had “so far refrained” from doing so.

Starting on Feb. 24, Russia systematically launched missiles against both Ukraine’s civilian and military infrastructure.

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US announces new $800 million worth of military assistance to Ukraine.

The latest aid includes artillery systems, artillery rounds, armored personnel carriers, and helicopters.

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Czech embassy resumes work in Kyiv.

“Czechia will always stand with Ukraine,” Czech Foreign Ministry wrote on Twitter on April 13.

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Zelensky denies having received a request from Steinmeier to visit Ukraine.

German newspaper Bild earlier reported that President Volodymyr Zelensky was against German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s visit because of his close ties to Russia in the past.

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Le Pen supports rapprochement between NATO, Russia.

“When the war between Russia and Ukraine will be over and settled by a peace treaty, I’ll support the implementation of a strategic development between NATO and Russia,” French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen said.

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Mick Cable Forum Team Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 15,137	Re: Russia has invaded Ukraine Couple of updates from Kyiv Independent: Russia threatens to strike at Ukraine's command centers in Kyiv. The Russian Defense Ministry said that it had “so far refrained” from doing so. Starting on Feb. 24, Russia systematically launched missiles against both Ukraine’s civilian and military infrastructure. — US announces new $800 million worth of military assistance to Ukraine. The latest aid includes artillery systems, artillery rounds, armored personnel carriers, and helicopters. — Czech embassy resumes work in Kyiv. “Czechia will always stand with Ukraine,” Czech Foreign Ministry wrote on Twitter on April 13. — Zelensky denies having received a request from Steinmeier to visit Ukraine. German newspaper Bild earlier reported that President Volodymyr Zelensky was against German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s visit because of his close ties to Russia in the past. — Le Pen supports rapprochement between NATO, Russia. “When the war between Russia and Ukraine will be over and settled by a peace treaty, I’ll support the implementation of a strategic development between NATO and Russia,” French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen said.