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General · 26 June 2026

Zelensky approves 40-day push to end war

Zelensky approves 40-day push to end war

Ukraine's President Zelensky has approved a major 40-day offensive, hoping to pressure Russia into ending the ongoing conflict. He made the decision after consulting the head of the Ukrainian security service, though it's unclear if the campaign has started. Kyiv's forces recently attacked two Russian oil refineries and a depot, some as far as 1,500km from the frontline.

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