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EVIL Vladimir Putin launched a hypersonic missile to allegedly sink a foreign cargo ship that was said to be carrying British weapons to Ukraine.
Russia is said to have unleashed an Iskander-M missile that hit a Panama-flagged container ship called MSC Levante soon after it arrived in Odesa.
Container ship MSC Levante F was reportedly hit by an Iskander-M missile strike at the Odesa port[/caption]
A Russian Iskander-K missile launched during a military exercise at a training ground[/caption]
Vladimir Putin continues to wage his bloody war against Ukraine[/caption]
Ukrainian sources suggest that two port workers were wounded in the strike, which also damaged infrastructure.
Talipov Online, a Russian Telegram war channel posted: “It was established that in Turkey the ship loaded additional containers of two colours on board – red and yellow – which contained British sea drones and weapons from the Turkish NATO base.
“Upon arrival at the port of Odesa, the ship was hit by two missiles at berth number two at 18:00.
“After the strike detonations began, the cargo was completely destroyed, the ship sank.”
A picture purportedly shows the containers visible on the vessel in Odesa shortly before it was reportedly hit.
However, no evidence as of now suggests the ship was carrying British military weapons for Kyiv‘s use.
The container ship was struck as it prepared to unload, according to the report.
Odesa region governor Oleg Kiper confirmed there was a missile strike on a ship.
He said: “The enemy fired a ballistic missile on Odesa. The attack damaged port infrastructure and a civilian vessel under the flag of the Republic of Panama owned by a European company.”
Oleksiy Kuleba, Deputy Prime Minister for the Reconstruction of Ukraine, said that a second ship was also hit in he attack.
At least 20 foreign merchant ships have been damaged in previous strikes by Russia, according to Volodymyr Zelensky.
It comes as a dozen leaders from Europe and Nato are set to assemble in London today for a crunch summit in a bid to salvage a peace deal for Ukraine.
Sir Keir Starmer today said that Britain, France and Ukraine have agreed to work on a ceasefire plan and present it to Donald Trump.
The PM also spoke with Donald Trump in an attempt to bridge the rift between the US and Europe after the historic White House showdown – which he found uncomfortable to watch.
He said he’s focused on being a bridge to restore peace talks and he used the collapse of those talks as an opportunity to re-engage with Trump and Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron rather than ramp up the rhetoric.
He told the BBC: “We’ve now agreed that the United Kingdom, along with France and possibly one or two others, will work with Ukraine on a plan to stop the fighting, and then we’ll discuss that plan with the United States.”
Starmer and Macron have both spoken to Trump since Friday.
Today’s summit is likely to include talks on establishing a European military force to be sent to Ukraine to underpin a ceasefire.
Leaders from key European countries have been invited, including France, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Turkey, Finland, Sweden, the Czech Republic, and Romania.
Also attending are the presidents of the European Council, European Commission, and NATO Secretary General.
Trump and Zelensky clash furiously during their televised meeting in the Oval Office[/caption]
Zelensky insisted he had been grateful for US aid[/caption]
Zelensky shake hands with Sir Keir during a bilateral meeting at 10 Downing Street[/caption]
Sir Keir is expected to act as a middleman, hoping to get Trump back on the negotiating table for a peace deal and gain his support for Ukraine against the Russian aggression.
He reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to Ukraine after meeting Zelensky in the pivotal meeting at No10 yesterday.
The Prime Minister told the Ukrainian leader that the UK offers “full backing across the United Kingdom” and that Britain will stand with Ukraine “for as long as it may take.”
While European leaders have rallied behind Ukraine, Trump’s supporters argue he is protecting US interests.
Zelensky received a hero’s welcome from the British people when he reached No10.
In stark contrast to those furious scenes in Washington, Zelensky looked emotional as he was given a hero’s welcome at Downing Street.
The PM said to the Ukrainian leader: “You have the full backing of the United Kingdom.
“I hope you heard the cheering outside – the people of the UK coming out to demonstrate how much they support you and Ukraine.”
Britain will be “unwavering” in its support for Kyiv, he said.
Zelensky replied: “Thank you very much Keir, Prime Minister, for having me here.
“I saw a lot of people and I want to thank you and the people of the United Kingdom for such big support from the very beginning of this war.”
Top moments from Trump-Zelensky row
Trump and Vance accused Zelensky of not being “thankful” for America’s military support and said the Ukrainian must cut a deal with Vladimir Putin.
The trio sat forward in their seats, pointed at each other, and threw their arms around as the shouting erupted when Zelensky pushed back.
He raged: “Your people are very brave, but you’re either going to make a deal or we’re out, and if we’re out, you’ll fight it out.
“People are dying … you’re running low on soldiers.
“You’re not in a good position. You don’t have the cards. Once we sign that deal, you’re in a much better position.
“But you’re not acting at all thankful, and that’s not a nice thing. I’ll be honest. That’s not a nice thing.”
Vance said: “Have you said ‘thank you’ once in this entire meeting, in this entire meeting have you said ‘thank you’?”
In a follow-up statement, Trump told Zelensky: “He can come back when he is ready for Peace.
