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Russian Attacks in Ukraine: Chaos in Kharkiv and International Aid Drama

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Discover the latest updates on Russian air raids in Ukraine's Kharkiv and the global debate on funding Ukraine's defense.

Amidst renewed Russian assaults, the city of Kharkiv in Ukraine faced devastation as Russian air raids killed two and wounded dozens, striking a hardware hypermarket. Simultaneously, the West is strategically leveraging Russian money frozen in Europe to support Ukraine's defense efforts. The G7 has reported progress in using profits from frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine, marking a significant international response to the crisis.

In a dramatic turn of events, a crowded DIY store in Kharkiv became a target of Russian airstrikes, leading to chaos and fear among the civilians. Across Europe, uncertainty looms over the US plan to use Russian assets to finance Ukraine, with concerns about potential financial burdens on other governments. The humanitarian impact of intensified hostilities in Kharkivska raises alarming concerns about the welfare of the population as the conflict escalates.

Ukraine's actions against illegal activities also made headlines as a man organizing a human-trafficking corridor to the EU through Belarus was extradited. On the diplomatic front, Russia's strong warnings to Ireland regarding the use of frozen Moscow assets exhibit the tense global dynamics at play. As Ukraine continues to face attacks, the G7 is moving towards a consensus on providing financial aid to Ukraine from frozen assets, with Ukrainian officials actively engaging in discussions.

In a show of brutality, Russia targeted a Kharkiv supermarket, causing casualties and condemning international outrage. The devastating impact of the attacks further highlights the urgent need for humanitarian assistance and intervention. While the situation in Ukraine remains dire, financial support from frozen assets could be a crucial lifeline for the country's defense and recovery efforts.

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Russian air raids kill two, wound dozens in Ukraine's Kharkiv (Aljazeera.com)

Local authorities say two missiles hit a hardware hypermarket as part of renewed Russian assault on the city.

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The West is tapping Russian money to arm Ukraine. Much more ... (CNNMoney)

Money generated by Russian financial assets frozen in Europe will soon start flowing to Ukraine, giving Kyiv a boost as it struggles to counter an advance ...

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G7 'progress' on freezing Russian assets for Ukraine (RTE.ie)

G7 finance ministers have said they were making "progress" in finding ways to use profits from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine, according to a draft ...

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Ukraine war: Crowded DIY store in Kharkiv hit by Russian airstrikes ... (Sky News)

Video footage showed huge clouds of dark smoke rising into the sky from the site, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemning the strikes as a ...

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Europe still unsure over US plan on Russian assets to pay for Ukraine (POLITICO.eu)

Governments fear they will be on the hook for Washington's proposal to hand Kyiv a loan of as much as $50 billion.

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Ukraine extradites man who organized illegal migrant trafficking to ... (POLITICO.eu)

The man organized a human-trafficking corridor through Belarus to the EU, the Security Service of Ukraine said.

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Ukraine: Humanitarian Impact of Intensified Hostilities in Kharkivska ... (ReliefWeb)

Situation Report in English on Ukraine about Food and Nutrition, Health and more; published on 25 May 2024 by OCHA.

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State will continue to hold Russia accountable for 'unprovoked ... (The Irish Times)

Russian officials warn of 'inevitable response' to Ireland's 'criminal behaviour' relating to EU deal on using frozen Moscow assets.

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G7 moves towards agreement on money for Ukraine from frozen ... (Irish Examiner)

Ukrainian finance minister Serhiy Marchenko joined the fellow ministers and central bank heads at their concluding session on Saturday. The US Congress has ...

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Ukraine war: Russia attacks Kharkiv supermarket - authorities (BBC News)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said over 200 people could have been inside the home improvement shop.

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Deadly Russian strike on Ukraine's Kharkiv DIY store, hundreds ... (FRANCE 24)

Russia on Saturday bombed a hardware superstore in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, killing two and injuring 33, in an attack condemned as "vile" by ...

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Ukraine: Russian strikes on Kharkiv kills at least six, injures dozens (The Irish Times)

Putin claims Kremlin's army is attempting to create a 'buffer zone' in region to prevent cross-border attacks by Kyiv's forces.

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Ukraine war: Russia attacks Kharkiv supermarket - authorities (BBC News)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said over 200 people could have been inside the home improvement shop.

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Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskiy calls for more air defences after ... (The Guardian)

Ukrainian leader says Russian strikes that killed six including employees 'yet another example of Russian madness', Macron denounces store attack as ...

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G7 officials make progress on money for Ukraine from frozen ... (Voice of America)

Ukrainian Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko joined the finance ministers and central bank heads at their concluding session on Saturday. "I am satisfied with ...

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Toll from Russian strike on Ukraine's Kharkiv rises to 11 (RTE.ie)

The death toll from a Russian strike on a hardware superstore in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv rose to 11, the regional governor said, ...

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G7 moves towards agreement on money for Ukraine from frozen ... (BreakingNews.ie)

Finance officials left a final deal to be worked out ahead of a June summit of national leaders.

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Russia is producing artillery shells around three times faster than ... (Sky News)

Sky News visited a group of new recruits who were learning how to use an N-LAW anti-tank missile, first provided to the Ukrainian military by the UK.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 821 (Aljazeera.com)

As the war enters its 821st day, these are the main developments. Firefighters inspect a heavily ...

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Ukraine war: Russian strikes on Kharkiv DIY store kill six and injure 40 (The Guardian)

President Zelenskiy says attack on Ukraine's second largest city is 'terrorism' and pleads for more air defence systems.

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Russian attack on Ukraine's Kharkiv kills 12, injures dozens (Voice of America)

A Russian strike on a crowded DIY hardware store in Kharkiv killed 12 people and wounded dozens more, Ukrainian prosecutors said on Sunday morning, ...

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Experts react: What to know about the latest G7 'progress' on using ... (Atlantic Council)

G7 finance ministers just met in Stresa, Italy, to discuss what to do with blocked Russian assets. Atlantic Council experts follow the money.

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