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Russia pounds Ukrainian cities, spares energy targets for first time since Trump 'ceasefire'

Russia hammered Ukrainian cities and transport links overnight into Tuesday, killing at least four people in the city of Kharkiv, while appearing to spare…

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France 24 reports: Russia hammered Ukrainian cities and transport links overnight into Tuesday, killing at least four people in the city of Kharkiv, while appearing to spare energy facilities for the first time since US President Donald Trump announced an "energy ceasefire" at the weekend.

It was not clear whether Moscow had deliberately avoided targeting power plants.

This world story centres on Ukraine. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Russia, Ukrainian and US President Donald Trump.

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Ukraine · Europe
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France 24
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Russia, Ukrainian, US President Donald Trump, Trump
Section
World

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