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From Samarkand, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to “focus” on “ending the war” with Russia, emphasizing the importance of concentrating efforts on resolving the conflict.
He also stated that there has been “no pause” in intelligence sharing with Kyiv, highlighting the continued American support for Ukraine despite ongoing tensions and challenges.
Additionally, on the night from Sunday to Monday, a Russian strike killed a woman and damaged a 25-story residential building in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, underscoring the persistent violence on the ground.