WorldPingMoscow has once again bombed one of Kyiv’s bridges, despite the presence of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Ukrainian capital.
The visit was unplanned, but Merz says it was intended to show Germany’s support for Ukraine.
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Bosnia votes as pro-Russian politician looms large over the race and ethnic tensions simmer
Bosnians vote as pro-Russian politician looms large and ethnic tensions simmer
Live: New Russian strikes hit Kyiv bridge as Germany's Merz visits
Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities
Russian strike hits Kyiv amid Chancellor Merz visit
Kyiv bridge hit in further Russian drone attack as German chancellor makes surprise visit
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WorldPingUnverified video shows a drone hitting the Northern Bridge as vehicles move across it, creating a large fireball.
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WorldPingKyiv’s North bridge was hit in a new Russian attack on Sunday, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said, soon after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Ukraine's capital.
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WorldPingGerman chancellor tours city with president Zelenskyy after Moscow strikes city’s North Bridge this morning amid his arrival Germany is Ukraine’s largest donor and has sent Kyiv more than €43.3 billion ($48.
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WorldPingGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Sunday on an unannounced visit in a show of support for the country in its war with Russia.
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WorldPingBosnians head to the polls Sunday in elections that could impact how much influence Russia has over the small Balkan nation, with separatist Serb leader Milorad Dodik dominating the campaign despite his ban from public office.
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WorldPingBosnia is holding a general election with citizens of all ethnicities focused on everyday problems…
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