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Russian missile strike in Kyiv kills 24 people

A Russian missile strike on a residential building in Kyiv on Friday resulted in 24 fatalities. Donald Trump expressed that this attack could jeopardize peace efforts.

Russian missile strike in Kyiv kills 24 people
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A Russian missile strike on a residential building in Kyiv occurred on Friday, claiming 24 lives. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for punishment against Russia for this attack, which is considered a serious violation of international humanitarian law.

Donald Trump, the President of the USA, expressed concern over the impact of the strike on peace negotiations. He emphasized that such military actions could severely obstruct efforts for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

Trump also discussed the situation in Ukraine with Chinese President Xi Jinping. During this conversation, the necessity for stable peace in the region was highlighted, while Putin is expected to visit China next week.