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Russia fired 30 cruise missiles against different parts of Ukraine early Thursday in the latest nighttime test of Ukrainian air defenses, which shot down 29 of them, officials said.

Kyiv claims to have won 20 square kilometers near Bahmut, but fierce fighting around the city continues.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to discuss the dormant plan with the leaders of African countries, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced.

Russian air defense destroyed five missiles

Day 447 of the invasion of Ukraine. Summary of key events in the last 24 hours:

Ukrainian air defenses thwarted an intense Russian air attack on Kiev early Tuesday, shooting down all 18 missiles aimed at the capital, as European leaders sought new ways to punish Russia for the war and a Chinese envoy sought traction for Beijing's peace proposal.

Johnny Depp's comeback film is full of scandal both on-screen and off, as he tests out his French in the role of King Louis XV.

There were rumors Depp only had a few minutes of screen time in "Jeanne du Barry," which opens the Cannes Film Festival today and has a nationwide release in France.

Ukraine hailed on Monday its advances around frontline Bakhmut and President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in London to seek fresh aid as expectations built over a spring offensive.

Ahead of Zelensky's talks with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Britain pledged "hundreds" of both air-defence missiles and long-range attack drones to fend off Russia's invasion.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky secured fresh promises of military aid during weekend visits to France and Germany to boost his nation's weapons stockpile ahead of a widely expected counter-offensive against Russia.

Slovenia is hosting the 55th PEN International Writers' Meeting in Bled this week. Inspired by John Lennon's Imagine, participants will discuss what kind of social order they think would promote peace. They will also delve into literature's relationship with the truth.

Day 445 of the invasion of Ukraine. Summary of key events in the last 24 hours:

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Berlin early Sunday for talks with German leaders about further arms deliveries to help his country fend off the Russian invasion and rebuild what's been destroyed by more than a year of devastating conflict.