As Trump vows to end war, Ukraine’s deep strikes weaken Russia
Al Jazeera
Ukraine attacks Russian oil refineries and war production with increasing success.
As US President Donald Trump launched a 100-day effort to end the war in Ukraine, Kyiv’s long-range weapons were devastating the heart of Russia’s war effort – its oil depots, weapons storages and factories.
Trump took the oath of office on Monday, saying success would be measured “not just by the battles that we win, but also by the wars that we end and perhaps most importantly, the wars we never get into”.
That was a reference to his oft-stated belief that the administration of his predecessor, former US President Joe Biden, erred in allowing the Ukraine war to begin, and his vow to end it quickly.
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The Israeli government ratified the agreement early on Saturday morning after meeting for more than six hours.
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