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Russia is pushing deeper into Ukraine, with its forces now targeting Toretsk in the Donetsk region. Kyiv reports the downing of a Russian SU-25 jet, while Ukraine denies full Russian control over the city. Meanwhile, Donald Trump claims to have spoken with Vladimir Putin, but the Kremlin remains silent.

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Kyiv was hit by a deadly Russian aerial strike, leaving three dead and five injured. As Russia intensifies its offensive, Ukraine relies on drones to counter the attacks. Drone warfare is reshaping the battlefield as both sides escalate their military strategies.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged the international community to come together in organizing a second peace summit to address the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Speaking before the UN Security Council, Zelenskyy highlighted the importance of unified efforts and extended an invitation to nations, including India, to participate in the peace process.

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<p>As the Russia-Ukraine war rages on, a Russian strike on Ukraine's western city of Lviv on Tuesday (Sep 3) night, killed seven people, including three children, the Ukrainian officials said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Internal Affairs Minister Igor Klymenko, on Wednesday, took to&nbsp;the Telegram messaging app, saying, "In total, seven people died in Lviv, including three children."</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine War: Dozens killed in Russian airstrike on Ukraine</strong></p>

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<p>Mayor of Lviv Andriy Sadovy highlighted that sirens rang out over the Ukrainian city&nbsp;before the morning of Wednesday. He further advised people to take shelter as air defences were working to down a barrage of missiles.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>At least 40 injured in attack</strong></h2>

<p>Moreover, at least 40 people have been injured, the prosecutor's office said, adding that the attack damaged schools, medical facilities, and buildings in the city centre.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Russia's air attack on Lviv's historic centre prompted Ukrainian officials to call Western allies to provide air defence systems and long-range weapons to retaliate by attacking targets deep inside Russia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following Ukraine's surprise attack on Russia's Kursk region, Moscow&nbsp;has intensified its aerial attacks on Kyiv.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ukrainian minister Klymenko said search and rescue operations have been started in Lviv, located near the border with NATO member Poland, which has largely been spared over the last two and a half years of war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The latest attack on Lviv was part of a wider barrage across Ukraine, with 13 missiles and 29 drones launched, the Ukrainian air force said, adding that it downed seven missiles and 22 drones. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The Ukrainian emergency services said the Arena hotel had been damaged after the wreckage of a downed missile fell in the central city of Kryvyi Rih, and wounded five people.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Enemy will pay for what it has done'</strong></h2>

<p>Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal reacted to the attack, and said, "The enemy will pay for what it has done."&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-war-kyiv-plans-to-hold-indefinitely-hold-russian-territory-it-seized-says-zelensky-755654"><strong>Also read: Kyiv plans to indefinitely hold Russian territory it seized, says Zelensky</strong></a></p>

<p>The weapons delivered by Ukraine's Western allies, cannot be used against targets located inside Russia, according to the mentioned restrictions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Ukraine has been pushing the West for these restrictions to be lifted.</p>

<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also called for the Western partners to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons to "respond justly to terror".&nbsp;<br />
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As the Russia-Ukraine war rages on, a Russian strike on Ukraine's western city of Lviv on Tuesday (Sep 3) night, killed seven people, including three children, the Ukrainian officials said.

As the Russia-Ukraine war rages on, a Russian strike on Ukraine's western city of Lviv on Tuesday (Sep 3) night, killed seven people, including three children, the Ukrainian officials said. Internal Affairs Minister Igor Klymenko, on Wednesday, took to the Telegram messaging app, saying, "In total, seven people died in Lviv, including three children." Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Dozens killed in Russian airstrike on Ukraine × Mayor of Lviv Andriy Sadovy highlighted that sirens rang out over the Ukrainian city before the morning of Wednesday. He further advised people to take shelter as air defences were working to down a barrage of missiles. At least 40 injured in attack Moreover, at least 40 people have been injured, the prosecutor's office said, adding that the attack damaged schools, medical facilities, and buildings in the city centre. Russia's air attack on Lviv's historic centre prompted Ukrainian officials to call Western allies to provide air defence systems and long-range weapons to retaliate by attacking targets deep inside Russia. Following Ukraine's surprise attack on Russia's Kursk region, Moscow has intensified its aerial attacks on Kyiv. Ukrainian minister Klymenko said search and rescue operations have been started in Lviv, located near the border with NATO member Poland, which has largely been spared over the last two and a half years of war. The latest attack on Lviv was part of a wider barrage across Ukraine, with 13 missiles and 29 drones launched, the Ukrainian air force said, adding that it downed seven missiles and 22 drones. The Ukrainian emergency services said the Arena hotel had been damaged after the wreckage of a downed missile fell in the central city of Kryvyi Rih, and wounded five people. 'Enemy will pay for what it has done' Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal reacted to the attack, and said, "The enemy will pay for what it has done." Also read: Kyiv plans to indefinitely hold Russian territory it seized, says Zelensky The weapons delivered by Ukraine's Western allies, cannot be used against targets located inside Russia, according to the mentioned restrictions. However, Ukraine has been pushing the West for these restrictions to be lifted. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also called for the Western partners to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons to "respond justly to terror". Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Russian missile strike on Ukraine's Lviv kills 7, injures 40 others

<p>India has raised with Kyiv the remarks made by President Volodymyr Zelensky during PM Modi's Russia visit. On July 9, Zelensky criticized PM Modi's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at his dacha, calling it a "devastating blow to peace efforts."</p>

<p>He stated, "It is disheartening to see the leader of the world's largest democracy embrace the world's most notorious criminal in Moscow". His comments came in the backdrop of the recent hospital attack in Ukraine in which children also died.</p>

<p>PM Modi was on a two-day visit to Russia from the 8th to the 9th of July for the 22nd India Annual Summit that took place after a gap of three years. The last summit took place in December 2021, when Russian President Putin visited Delhi.</p>

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<p>During the summit, PM Modi had raised the issue of the Russia-Ukraine war. He said, "Let's take war, any conflict or terrorist acts: any person who believes in humanity feels pain when people die, and especially when innocent children die."</p>

<p>"When we feel such pain, the heart simply explodes, and I had the opportunity to talk about these issues with you". His comments were seen as significant for their public directness in Moscow, highlighting the human toll of the war.</p>

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<p>PM Modi's Moscow visit has seen a sharp response by Washington, with the US State department, White House, Pentagon, US NSA Jake Sullivan, US ambassador Eric Garcetti making remarks throughout last week.</p>

<p>While the State Dept said it has raised with India "concerns" over its ties with Russia, the US Ambassador asked not to take US ties for "granted" even as he dismissed the idea of "strategic autonomy in conflict". On Friday, Indian NSA Ajit Doval and his American counterpart held telephonic talks, which Indian readout said were on the upcoming quad foreign minister meet in Japan.</p>


India has raised with Kyiv the remarks made by President Volodymyr Zelensky during PM Modi's Russia visit. On July 9, Zelensky criticized PM Modi's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at his dacha, calling it a "devastating blow to peace efforts.

India has raised with Kyiv the remarks made by President Volodymyr Zelensky during PM Modi's Russia visit. On July 9, Zelensky criticized PM Modi's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at his dacha, calling it a "devastating blow to peace efforts." He stated, "It is disheartening to see the leader of the world's largest democracy embrace the world's most notorious criminal in Moscow". His comments came in the backdrop of the recent hospital attack in Ukraine in which children also died. PM Modi was on a two-day visit to Russia from the 8th to the 9th of July for the 22nd India Annual Summit that took place after a gap of three years. The last summit took place in December 2021, when Russian President Putin visited Delhi. In Ukraine today, 37 people were killed, three of whom were children, and 170 were injured, including 13 children, as a result of Russia’s brutal missile strike. A Russian missile struck the largest children's hospital in Ukraine, targeting young cancer patients. Many were… pic.twitter.com/V1k7PEz2rJ — Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) July 8, 2024 × During the summit, PM Modi had raised the issue of the Russia-Ukraine war. He said, "Let's take war, any conflict or terrorist acts: any person who believes in humanity feels pain when people die, and especially when innocent children die." "When we feel such pain, the heart simply explodes, and I had the opportunity to talk about these issues with you". His comments were seen as significant for their public directness in Moscow, highlighting the human toll of the war. Also read: The Capitals: When Washington's ageing Biden forced Zelensky to say 'I am better than Putin' PM Modi's Moscow visit has seen a sharp response by Washington, with the US State department, White House, Pentagon, US NSA Jake Sullivan, US ambassador Eric Garcetti making remarks throughout last week. While the State Dept said it has raised with India "concerns" over its ties with Russia, the US Ambassador asked not to take US ties for "granted" even as he dismissed the idea of "strategic autonomy in conflict". On Friday, Indian NSA Ajit Doval and his American counterpart held telephonic talks, which Indian readout said were on the upcoming quad foreign minister meet in Japan.

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<p>Ukraine, on Monday, released a statement on the latest development in its two-week-old counteroffensive, saying that it had driven Russian troops out of an eighth village, situated on a heavily girded part of the frontline near the route that is most direct to the country's Azov Sea coast.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A Russian-installed official on Sunday said that Ukraine had taken control of the village, Piatykhatky, in the southern Zaporizhzhia region, as per news agency Reuters.</p>

<p>Later, he said that Moscow had pushed them out and on Monday morning he said Ukraine was attacking again.</p>

<p>Ukraine's Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Maliar released a statement saying that Ukrainian forces had not only retaken Piatykhatky but had also advanced by up to seven km (4.3 miles) into Russian lines in two weeks, capturing 113 square km (44 square miles) of land.</p>

<p>"In the course of two weeks of offensive operations in the Berdiansk and Melitopol directions, eight settlements were liberated," Maliar said on Telegram, referring to two cities on the Russian-occupied coastline.</p>

<p>He also said that Russian forces were coming up against fierce resistance in the east of the country, particularly around Bakhmut.</p>

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<p>"The Russians have transferred additional units there and increased the amount of shelling," Maliar said.</p>

<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appreciated the efforts of the troops and said that he would continue talks with Western allies to get weapons and ammunition supplies to them as soon as possible.</p>

<p>"Our troops are advancing, position by position, step by step, we are moving forward," he said on Sunday evening. "The main thing is the speed of supply."</p>

<h2><strong>Russia says its troops thwarted Kyiv's counteroffensive</strong></h2>

<p>The Russian Defence Ministry, on Monday, said that its troops had averted an attempt by Ukraine to capture the village of Novodonetske in the eastern Donetsk region.</p>

<p>As per a Reuters report, the Russian Defence Ministry released a video which showed a soldier talking about capturing a&nbsp;French-made tank.</p>

<p>Both sides appear to have taken heavy losses in recent fighting and both say they have lost fewer troops than their foes.</p>

<p>"The enemy's 'wave-like' offensives yielded results, despite enormous losses," Russian-installed official Vladimir Rogov said on Telegram in reporting the Piatykhatky fighting.</p>

<h2><strong>Ukraine claims to have destroyed ‘significant’ ammunition depot in Kherson</strong></h2>

<p>A spokesperson for the Odesa military administration, Serhiy Bratchuk, on Sunday, claimed that Ukrainian forces have destroyed a “significant” ammunition depot near the Russian-occupied port city of Henichesk in Kherson. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In a video message, Bratchuk, said, “Our armed forces dealt a good blow in the morning - and a very loud one - in the village of Rykove, Henichesk district, in the temporarily occupied territory of the Kherson region.” He added, “There was a very significant ammunition depot. It was destroyed.”</p>

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Ukraine, on Monday, released a statement on the latest development in its two-week-old counteroffensive, saying that it had driven Russian troops out of an eighth village, situated on a heavily girded part of the frontline near the route that is most direct to the country's Azov Sea coast.

Ukraine, on Monday, released a statement on the latest development in its two-week-old counteroffensive, saying that it had driven Russian troops out of an eighth village, situated on a heavily girded part of the frontline near the route that is most direct to the country's Azov Sea coast. A Russian-installed official on Sunday said that Ukraine had taken control of the village, Piatykhatky, in the southern Zaporizhzhia region, as per news agency Reuters. Later, he said that Moscow had pushed them out and on Monday morning he said Ukraine was attacking again. Ukraine's Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Maliar released a statement saying that Ukrainian forces had not only retaken Piatykhatky but had also advanced by up to seven km (4.3 miles) into Russian lines in two weeks, capturing 113 square km (44 square miles) of land. "In the course of two weeks of offensive operations in the Berdiansk and Melitopol directions, eight settlements were liberated," Maliar said on Telegram, referring to two cities on the Russian-occupied coastline. He also said that Russian forces were coming up against fierce resistance in the east of the country, particularly around Bakhmut. Also read: Death toll in Kakhovka dam collapse increases to 45; Ukraine recaptures another village "The Russians have transferred additional units there and increased the amount of shelling," Maliar said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appreciated the efforts of the troops and said that he would continue talks with Western allies to get weapons and ammunition supplies to them as soon as possible. "Our troops are advancing, position by position, step by step, we are moving forward," he said on Sunday evening. "The main thing is the speed of supply." Russia says its troops thwarted Kyiv's counteroffensive The Russian Defence Ministry, on Monday, said that its troops had averted an attempt by Ukraine to capture the village of Novodonetske in the eastern Donetsk region. As per a Reuters report, the Russian Defence Ministry released a video which showed a soldier talking about capturing a French-made tank. Both sides appear to have taken heavy losses in recent fighting and both say they have lost fewer troops than their foes. "The enemy's 'wave-like' offensives yielded results, despite enormous losses," Russian-installed official Vladimir Rogov said on Telegram in reporting the Piatykhatky fighting. Ukraine claims to have destroyed ‘significant’ ammunition depot in Kherson A spokesperson for the Odesa military administration, Serhiy Bratchuk, on Sunday, claimed that Ukrainian forces have destroyed a “significant” ammunition depot near the Russian-occupied port city of Henichesk in Kherson. In a video message, Bratchuk, said, “Our armed forces dealt a good blow in the morning - and a very loud one - in the village of Rykove, Henichesk district, in the temporarily occupied territory of the Kherson region.” He added, “There was a very significant ammunition depot. It was destroyed.” (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Ukraine recaptures eighth village from Russian troops on southern front

<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law that forbids renaming Ukrainian geographic locations after Russian individuals or historical occasions connected to Russian aggression, reported Kyiv Independent.&nbsp;The legislation which was signed on 21 April&nbsp;is a part of bigger "de-Russification" initiatives in response to Russia's full-blown invasion of Ukraine that is continuing to wage on for over a year now.&nbsp;The law which is titled "On Geographical Names," seeks to tackle the "decolonization of toponymy."</p>

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<p>According to the legislation, it is forbidden to give locations names that "glorify, perpetuate, promote, or symbolise" Russia or its "prominent, memorable, historical and cultural places, cities, dates, events, and figures who carried out military aggression against Ukraine and other sovereign countries." &nbsp;</p>

<p>Additionally, it prohibits the use of geographic indicators that were connected to "state totalitarian policies and practises related to the persecution of opposition figures, dissidents, and other persons" who opposed "totalitarian Soviet and totalitarian Russian regimes."</p>

<h2><strong>Euromaidan Revolution</strong></h2>

<p>This movement of changing Russian place names gathered steam during the Euromaidan Revolution in 2014. Streets named after Russians or Soviet history have been renamed. Monuments of historical Russian individuals have been demolished.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Viktor Yanukovych, a pro-Kremlin president, assumed office in 2010. He declined to ratify the Association Agreement with the European Union in November 2013.&nbsp;His reluctance to ratify the accord provoked demonstrations across Ukraine. The biggest demonstrations were held in Kyiv on Independence Square, also known as Maidan Nezalezhnosti in Ukrainian.</p>

<p>Yanukovych fled to Russia when the protests turned into a revolution that lasted until February 2014. By overthrowing the pro-Kremlin government, Ukrainians got to decide how they wanted their country to develop in the future, including changing place names from Russian to Ukrainian.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Over 100,000 Kyiv citizens voted in January of this year to change the names of two metro stations in the city. One was from "Friendship of Peoples" (Druzhby Narodiv in Ukrainian) to "Zvirynetska," the area's historical name, and from "Lva Tolstoho," which was named after the Russian author Lev Tolstoi, to "Ukrainian Heroes Square."</p>

<p>Russian Poet Alexander Pushkin's memorials were demolished in the spring of 2017 from places including Mykolaiv port city, Ternopil, and the western Zakarpattia Oblast.</p>

<p>Similar to this, a monument commemorating the Russian Empress Catherine II was demolished in Odesa on December 28. This was done following an online vote by locals.</p>

<p>The statue was built in 1900 when Odessa was a part of the Russian Empire. For years, activists have petitioned to have it taken down.&nbsp;</p>

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law that forbids renaming Ukrainian geographic locations after Russian individuals or historical occasions connected to Russian aggression, reported Kyiv Independent.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law that forbids renaming Ukrainian geographic locations after Russian individuals or historical occasions connected to Russian aggression, reported Kyiv Independent. The legislation which was signed on 21 April is a part of bigger "de-Russification" initiatives in response to Russia's full-blown invasion of Ukraine that is continuing to wage on for over a year now. The law which is titled "On Geographical Names," seeks to tackle the "decolonization of toponymy." Also Read | US diplomats, families evacuated from Sudan: RSF According to the legislation, it is forbidden to give locations names that "glorify, perpetuate, promote, or symbolise" Russia or its "prominent, memorable, historical and cultural places, cities, dates, events, and figures who carried out military aggression against Ukraine and other sovereign countries." Additionally, it prohibits the use of geographic indicators that were connected to "state totalitarian policies and practises related to the persecution of opposition figures, dissidents, and other persons" who opposed "totalitarian Soviet and totalitarian Russian regimes." Euromaidan Revolution This movement of changing Russian place names gathered steam during the Euromaidan Revolution in 2014. Streets named after Russians or Soviet history have been renamed. Monuments of historical Russian individuals have been demolished. Also Read | Japan puts military on alert fearing North Korean missile Viktor Yanukovych, a pro-Kremlin president, assumed office in 2010. He declined to ratify the Association Agreement with the European Union in November 2013. His reluctance to ratify the accord provoked demonstrations across Ukraine. The biggest demonstrations were held in Kyiv on Independence Square, also known as Maidan Nezalezhnosti in Ukrainian. Yanukovych fled to Russia when the protests turned into a revolution that lasted until February 2014. By overthrowing the pro-Kremlin government, Ukrainians got to decide how they wanted their country to develop in the future, including changing place names from Russian to Ukrainian. Watch | 'India's high population not a problem,' says Manish Sabharwal, VC Teamlease Services | India Story × Over 100,000 Kyiv citizens voted in January of this year to change the names of two metro stations in the city. One was from "Friendship of Peoples" (Druzhby Narodiv in Ukrainian) to "Zvirynetska," the area's historical name, and from "Lva Tolstoho," which was named after the Russian author Lev Tolstoi, to "Ukrainian Heroes Square." Russian Poet Alexander Pushkin's memorials were demolished in the spring of 2017 from places including Mykolaiv port city, Ternopil, and the western Zakarpattia Oblast. Similar to this, a monument commemorating the Russian Empress Catherine II was demolished in Odesa on December 28. This was done following an online vote by locals. The statue was built in 1900 when Odessa was a part of the Russian Empire. For years, activists have petitioned to have it taken down. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>In the most high-level visit from Israel ever since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen visited Kyiv and met with his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba. Cohen is also expected to hold a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who recently finished off his Europe visit with hopes to receive jets to fend off Russia from its territory.&nbsp;The Israeli FM kicked off his visit from Bucha.<br />
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Bucha, a Kyiv suburb, became the centre of international attention last year when hundreds of slaughtered bodies were found in a mass grave there. Zelensky had termed it a "genocide" and a "most terrible war crime". Many drew comparisons of Bucha's mass graves with the atrocities killings in World War II.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After visiting Bucha, he said, "We cannot remain indifferent to these difficult images and to the stories of atrocities which I heard here. Israel condemns any intentional attack on innocent people."&nbsp;The Israeli Foreign Minister visited Ukraine after wrapping up his Turkey visit. Cohen left Turkey for Poland from where he took an overnight train along with his delegation from the Polish border city of Przemysl to Kyiv.</p>

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<p>As per media reports, details of Cohen's trip were not disclosed citing security reasons. The visit only came to the fore once the Israeli foreign minister arrived in Kyiv.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I came to say: Israel stands by Ukraine and by the Ukrainian people in their difficult time," Cohen tweeted. In a statement, Cohen said the Israeli embassy in Kyiv "will return to continuous activity, with the aim of strengthening relations between the countries."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Later, in a press conference with Kuleba, Cohen said, “Israel stands firmly in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and remains committed to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Israeli has been treading cautiously when it comes to taking sides. The country has maintained neutrality. Initially, Israel sent humanitarian aid to Ukraine, however, it stopped short of providing any military support to Kyiv in its fight against Moscow.&nbsp;<br />
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In the most high-level visit from Israel ever since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen visited Kyiv and met with his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba.

In the most high-level visit from Israel ever since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen visited Kyiv and met with his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba. Cohen is also expected to hold a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who recently finished off his Europe visit with hopes to receive jets to fend off Russia from its territory. The Israeli FM kicked off his visit from Bucha. Bucha, a Kyiv suburb, became the centre of international attention last year when hundreds of slaughtered bodies were found in a mass grave there. Zelensky had termed it a "genocide" and a "most terrible war crime". Many drew comparisons of Bucha's mass graves with the atrocities killings in World War II. Also Read | Munich Security Conference to kick off tomorrow: what issues will take centre stage? After visiting Bucha, he said, "We cannot remain indifferent to these difficult images and to the stories of atrocities which I heard here. Israel condemns any intentional attack on innocent people." The Israeli Foreign Minister visited Ukraine after wrapping up his Turkey visit. Cohen left Turkey for Poland from where he took an overnight train along with his delegation from the Polish border city of Przemysl to Kyiv. It was good meeting with my colleague Ukrainian Foreign Minister @DmytroKuleba. I informed him about the continuation of our aid to Ukraine, and about our intention to support the Ukrainian peace initiative at the United Nations. >> pic.twitter.com/12dP0vYXyt — אלי כהן | Eli Cohen (@elicoh1) February 16, 2023 × As per media reports, details of Cohen's trip were not disclosed citing security reasons. The visit only came to the fore once the Israeli foreign minister arrived in Kyiv. Also Read | War a military failure for Russia, Ukraine's tank count rising: Think tank "I came to say: Israel stands by Ukraine and by the Ukrainian people in their difficult time," Cohen tweeted. In a statement, Cohen said the Israeli embassy in Kyiv "will return to continuous activity, with the aim of strengthening relations between the countries." Later, in a press conference with Kuleba, Cohen said, “Israel stands firmly in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and remains committed to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine." Watch | Tesla to share charging network, 3,500 chargers for non-Tesla customers Israeli has been treading cautiously when it comes to taking sides. The country has maintained neutrality. Initially, Israel sent humanitarian aid to Ukraine, however, it stopped short of providing any military support to Kyiv in its fight against Moscow. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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