Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in the US to present his “victory plan” to end the war with Russia, seeking support from President Biden, Kamala Harris, and Donald Trump. He has urged for a shared victory for a just peace and visited an ammunition factory in Pennsylvania for more munitions. The UK is negotiating with the US to allow Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles inside Russia. Meanwhile, fake news websites registered in the UK are spreading disinformation about western companies in Ukraine, prompting calls for transparency in ownership. Russia has launched new strikes in Kharkiv, hitting apartment buildings and leaving at least 21 wounded. In a tragic incident, a firefighter was killed in the Luhansk region by a Ukrainian drone while extinguishing a fire triggered by fallen drones.
The visit from President Zelenskyy comes during a crucial time in the conflict with Russia, as Moscow advances in eastern Ukraine while Kyiv holds on. Zelenskyy is seeking support and long-range weapons to strike deep inside Russia. The UK is pressing the White House for permission to use Storm Shadow missiles, emphasizing the need for courage and patience. The spread of disinformation through fake news websites in Ukraine has caused concerns about transparency and trustworthiness. The recent attacks in Kharkiv and the tragic death of a firefighter in the Luhansk region highlight the ongoing violence and tensions in the region.
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