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Russia pounds Kyiv during German chancellor's visit

Original: Russia pounds Kyiv during German chancellor’s visit in a new escalation

Russia launched a heavy attack on Kyiv, hitting the Ukrainian capital during a visit by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in what is described as a new escalation of the war. The timing of the strike, coinciding with a senior European leader's trip to show support for Ukraine, has drawn attention and sparked discussion about Russia's message and the war's escalation.

Why now: A major Russian strike on Kyiv timed to a visiting German chancellor marks an escalation drawing wide attention.

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• Russia pounds Kyiv during German chancellor’s visit in a new escalation · NBC News

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