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May 15, 2024

Ukrainian Forces Withdraw from Areas of Kharkiv Amid New Russian Offensive
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Ukrainian forces are withdrawing from some areas in the northeastern
region of Kharkiv as Russian forces continue a new offensive that has
displaced thousands. The Ukrainian city of Vovchansk is reportedly in
ruins following relentless Russian shelling. Ukrainian President
Volodymyr Zelensky has postponed all of his upcoming foreign travel amid
the new Russian offensive. On Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of State Tony
Blinken visited Kyiv and vowed more U.S. assistance would be coming.


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