
President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky discussed with the leader of Finland Alexander Stubb the situation with Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities and the issues of providing new assistance to protect the country's airspace.
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Ukraine is regularly hit by missile and drone attacks, leading to frequent air raid warnings throughout the country.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky telephoned the leader of Finland Alexander Stubb and complained about the Russian strikes. The press service of the Ukrainian leader reported this on Telegram.
“I spoke with the President of Finland Alex Stubb. I informed him in detail about the situation after the Russian strikes. (...) Almost all this day, starting at night, an air raid warning was declared in Kyiv and our other cities and regions,” the publication says.
He noted that the parties discussed new assistance to Ukraine in protecting against strikes and air attacks.

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