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Russia presses its barrages of Ukraine as Trump talks of possible peace and Kyiv is emboldened

Russia intensified its drone attacks on Ukraine on Wednesday, targeting residential areas, railway infrastructure, and energy facilities across multiple regions, including Dnipro, Kharkiv, Odesa, and Poltava. President Zelenskyy reported over 100 drones were deployed, following a previous barrage that killed at least eight people.

Associated Press (AP)Filed 2026-05-13 · 11:23 GMTLean · Center
Russia presses its barrages of Ukraine as Trump talks of possible peace and Kyiv is emboldened
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Russia intensified its drone attacks on Ukraine on Wednesday, targeting residential areas, railway infrastructure, and energy facilities across multiple regions, including Dnipro, Kharkiv, Odesa, and Poltava. President Zelenskyy reported over 100 drones were deployed, following a previous barrage that killed at least eight people. These relentless strikes occur as Ukraine reports recent military successes and both former U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin claim, without evidence, that the war may be nearing an end. Zelenskyy emphasized the need for continued international support to counter Russia's escalating aggression.

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Key claims

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Russia continues its strikes and is doing so brazenly — deliberately targeting our railway infrastructure and civilian sites in our cities.

quoteVolodymyr Zelenskyy
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Putin said his invasion of Ukraine is possibly coming to an end.

quoteVladimir Putin
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Trump believes the end of the war in Ukraine is getting very close.

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Over 100 Russian drones targeted areas of Ukraine on Wednesday, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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U.S.-led diplomatic efforts over the past year to end the war have fizzled after making no progress on key issues.

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ukraine war
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russian drone attack
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peace talks
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volodymyr zelenskyy
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donald trump
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energy facilities
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