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Ukraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blast as Putin prepares for key speech
- Ukraine says its drones struck five ships in the Sea of Azov, accusing them of stealing Ukrainian grain and carrying military cargo and fuel.
- Zelensky has publicly invited Putin to face‑to‑face talks to try to end the war, a proposal Russia has been cautious about as Putin heads to a major St Petersburg economic forum.
- Drone incidents are spilling beyond the front lines—one Ukrainian naval drone exploded near Romania’s Constanta port and recent strikes in the Sea of Azov have raised international concern.
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