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Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 20)

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As Friday draws to a close in Kyiv and in Moscow, here are the key developments of the day:
Russia said it completed its takeover …

As Friday draws to a close in Kyiv and in Moscow, here are the key developments of the day:
Russia said it completed its takeover of the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, with the defense minister claiming that Russian forces seized the Azovstal steel plant, the last bastion of Ukrainian resistance. Ukraine’s government didn’t immediately comment. Meanwhile, fighting heated up in eastern Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia’s assault turned parts of the Donbas region into “hell.” The governor of Luhansk said Russian attacks killed a dozen residents in the key city of Severodonetsk, including three adults killed when Russia struck a school where civilians were taking shelter. The Group of Seven wealthy economies will provide $19.8 billion in economic aid to Ukraine. The financial support is separate from weapons and humanitarian assistance, aiming to help the Ukrainian government maintain services for its population.

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