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Ukraine Under Attack: Missile Strikes Target Kyiv

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Breaking news: Russian missiles rain down on Kyiv, injuring dozens. Read more about the escalating conflict in Ukraine!

The situation in Ukraine intensifies as Russian missile attacks target Kyiv, causing chaos and destruction. Reports indicate that more than 30 intercepted missiles have resulted in at least 17 injuries from falling debris in the capital city. This marks a significant escalation in the conflict, with explosions rocking Kyiv overnight, leaving many residents in fear and uncertainty.

Amidst this crisis, the EU is exploring ways to bypass treaty bans on purchasing arms to support Ukraine. European leaders are urgently discussing strategies to provide military aid to the outgunned Ukrainian forces. Plans to tap into frozen Russian assets as a source of funding for arming Ukraine are also being considered, highlighting the increasing tension and geopolitical complexities of the situation.

EU leaders are under pressure to put their economies 'on war footing' to support Ukraine, with proposals to use billions of euros of interest from frozen Russian assets being discussed. The debate on boosting arms production for Ukraine reflects the international community's growing concern and solidarity with the Ukrainian people facing aggression and violence.

In a significant development, EU leaders have agreed to move forward with a plan to use profits from frozen Russian central bank assets to arm Ukraine. This decision comes as a crucial step in providing essential support to Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression, demonstrating a unified stance by the EU in response to the escalating conflict.

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EU leaders consider plan to tap frozen Russian assets to arm Ukraine (CNN)

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Nervous Europe explores using profits from Russian assets to arm ... (The Washington Post)

European Union leaders will discuss a proposal to use windfall profits generated by immobilized assets to help Kyiv.

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EU agrees to move ahead on using Russian assets for Ukraine (FRANCE 24)

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EU agrees in principle to give profits from frozen Russian assets to ... (The Guardian)

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Russia hits energy targets in Ukraine, showing need for more air ... (The Washington Post)

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Ukraine war: Five dead and a million without power after wave of ... (BBC News)

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