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Russian Strikes Kill 2 in Ukraine After Moscow Rejects German Calls to De-Escalate
Russian strikes killed at least two people overnight into Sunday across Ukraine, including the southern Odesa region, hours after Moscow rejected German calls to ease off its escalation toward NATO.
During the U.N. General Assembly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov dismissed a Saturday meeting with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, claiming the official 'simply reiterated his official position condemning Russia.'
Moscow has hammered its neighbor with cruise missiles and glide bombs in recent months, while Kyiv has retaliated with long-range drone strikes targeting Russian oil refineries and business infrastructure.
In Kyiv, a man died after a drone hit a non-residential building; another strike on a vehicle repair shop caused a blaze, while separate attacks in Odesa killed one person and injured two.
The Kremlin describes the invasion as a 'special military operation' intended to ensure security, though German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated improving relations requires 'genuine willingness' from Russia to end hostilities.