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Aug 19, 2024
Moscow [Russia], August 19: Russia on Sunday denied a report that Ukraine's attack on the Kursk region had derailed indirect talks with Kyiv on halting strikes on energy and power targets, saying there had been no talks with Kyiv about civilian infrastructure facilities.
Ukraine strengthens positions in Kursk; Russia advances in Donetsk
Former Afghan leader Karzai calls for girls and women to be educated
Lukashenko says Ukraine will be eliminated unless negotiations start
Blinken visiting Israel as truce efforts set to resume
Israeli attacks on Gaza Strip kill 25, including children
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