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Victory day marked in Europe, Ukraine and Russia in different ways

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will spend Victory Day in Kyiv

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will spend Victory Day in Kyiv Source: AAP / MARTIN DIVISEK

The war in Ukraine is causing lots of diplomatic movements that shows Kyiv's allies getting closer. Meanwhile, Russian and Ukrainian troops still fight in Bakhmut, with no side able to claim full control.


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