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Ukraine Strikes Russian Cargo Ships Amid Putin Speech

Updated 2026-06-05 13:00 UTC 2 sources Negative

Ukraine targeted five ships in the Sea of Azov, claiming they were carrying illegal cargo. The strikes come as President Putin prepares for a key speech.

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