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Kyiv is the capital city of Ukraine, and their relationship is defined by Kyiv's role as the seat of the Ukrainian government {fact:2, fact:5, fact:8} and the primary target of Russian military objectives within the country {fact:3, fact:4, fact:9}. Furthermore, international diplomatic and accession efforts involving Ukraine are frequently centered on negotiations and meetings held in Kyiv {fact:6, fact:7}.

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War in Ukraine | Global Conflict Tracker - Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org Council on Foreign Relations 5 facts
claimUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that Western nations have not yet stated that the delivery of air defense missiles to Kyiv would be impacted by their defense commitments in the Middle East.
claimUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv will work with Washington to discuss consequences for Russia following attacks on energy infrastructure.
claimThe European Union is considering fast-tracking certain membership protections for Ukraine as part of a potential peace deal, and the European Commission is discussing Kyiv's future accession to the EU in peace talks.
claimUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten met in Kyiv to discuss expanding joint weapons production and investment between Ukraine and the Netherlands.
claimRussia launched a new major offensive in eastern Ukraine on April 18, 2022, following a failed attempt to seize the capital city of Kyiv.
The European Union's Strategic Autonomy, Transatlantic Shifts and ... frictions.europeamerica.de Oleksandr Kandyuk · Frictions 2 facts
claimThe Ukrainian government views US support as a key factor in deterring Russian aggression, creating an atmosphere of uncertainty in Kyiv regarding the future of this support.
claimKyiv views US support as a key factor in deterring Russian aggression, leading to uncertainty and anxiety in Ukraine regarding the current US policy stance.
Consequences of the Russia-Ukraine War and the Changing Face ... rand.org RAND Corporation 1 fact
claimIf Russia succeeds in its initial objective for the invasion by militarily imposing a change of government in Kyiv, a clear Russian victory would call into question whether non-Western powers might be able to reshape aspects of the international system.
How the war in Ukraine changed Russia's global standing | Brookings brookings.edu Brookings Institution 1 fact
claimRussian President Vladimir Putin's immediate goal during the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine was regime change in Kyiv and the subjugation of Ukraine to Russian domination.