{"id":121668,"date":"2023-11-25T08:31:06","date_gmt":"2023-11-25T08:31:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cottontailsonline.com\/?p=121668"},"modified":"2023-11-25T08:31:06","modified_gmt":"2023-11-25T08:31:06","slug":"fears-for-ukraine-after-election-as-frozen-conflict-worry-grows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cottontailsonline.com\/world-news\/fears-for-ukraine-after-election-as-frozen-conflict-worry-grows\/","title":{"rendered":"Fears for Ukraine after election as ‘frozen conflict’ worry grows"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed \u201cefforts to maintain European unity\u201d with the outgoing Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte, following the shock Dutch elections this week.<\/p>\n

Geert Wilders\u2019 far-right Party for Freedom (PVV) won the most votes in the Dutch election, which has sparked fears over the country’s military support to Kyiv.<\/p>\n

The Netherlands has also been one of Ukraine\u2019s biggest military partners since the invasion began. However, Mr Wilders has long been opposed to military aid to Ukraine.<\/p>\n

This comes as another European leader, Robert Fico – the recently elected populist prime minister in Slovakia, described the war between Ukraine and Russia as a “frozen conflict”.<\/p>\n

He said negotiations were now needed, instead of sending more money and arms to Ukraine.<\/p>\n

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Russia hits Kyiv with ‘biggest drone attack of conflict so far’<\/h3>\n

The largest Russian drone attack of the war so far has devastated parts of Ukraine overnight.<\/p>\n

At least five people were injured after Iranian-made kamikaze Shahed drones descended on the capital overnight.<\/p>\n

Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said apartment blocks and a nursery were hit.<\/p>\n

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said more than 70 drones were involved in the attack, most of which were shot down.<\/p>\n

This comes as President Zelensky warned Ukranians to expect another winter bombardment from Moscow, similar to last year’s attacks which saw Russia target Ukraine’s energy, military and transport infrastructure.<\/p>\n

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Good morning<\/h3>\n

Good morning from London. I’m Oli Smith and I’ll be bringing you the latest on the war between Ukraine and Russia today.<\/p>\n

Please feel free to get in touch with tips, stories and comments. Your feedback is always welcome.<\/p>\n