Russia and Ukraine flashpoint

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(Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday interrupted opening remarks by African leaders seeking to mediate in the Ukraine conflict to deliver a list of reasons why he believed many of their proposals were misguided.

— Phil Stewart (@phildstewart) June 17, 2023

South Africa's "peace mission" in just 12 hours in Kyiv: 1) denied the reality of a Russian missile attack; 2) told Zelensky to "de-escalate" his counter-offensive; 3) alienated most Ukrainians, including those who witnessed the missile attack, as this headline shows: https://t.co/57AY0vZMDu

— Geoffrey York (@geoffreyyork) June 17, 2023

President of 🇷🇺 wrestling federation Mikhail Mamiashvili: “Our athletes should arrive on tanks to Paris @Olympics.

“Olympic spirit” à la russe! #RussiaIsANaziState #StandWithUkraine pic.twitter.com/taq79mbLO3

— olexander scherba🇺🇦 (@olex_scherba) June 17, 2023

⚡️ The moment of the detonation in the temporarily occupied Henishesk district. Video from subscribers.

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— FLASH (@Flash_news_ua) June 18, 2023

⚡️ Over the past day, Ukrainian Air Defense Forces destroyed two russian Ka-52 helicopters, four Iranian drones Shahed-136/131, and one Lancet drone.

The Defence Forces also destroyed seven drones of Orlan-10, Orlan-30, Zala, and Supercam types.

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— FLASH (@Flash_news_ua) June 18, 2023