France 24 • July 5, 2026 20:19

Zelensky warns of new Russian attacks as battle for Kostyantynivka continues

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that fighting was continuing for the eastern town of Kostyantynivka, rejecting Moscow's claim that Russian forces had captured the strategic settlement. Zelensky also warned Russia was preparing a new wave of large-scale attacks ahead of this week's NATO summit in Turkey, where he is expected to meet US President Donald Trump.

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Zelensky denies Russian capture of key eastern city

Ukraine still controls the strategically important eastern city of Kostiantynivka, President Volodymyr Zelensky and the General Staff said on Saturday, rejecting Russian claims that it has been captured. Russia's military …

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