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Slovakian Minister of Defence Jaroslav Naď stated that Slovakia does not plan to supply Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine but is ready to provide T-72 tanks if allies agree to replace them.

Odesa, Odesa Oblast
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Slovakia is not considering supplying Ukraine with Leopard 2 tanks at the moment.

Slovakia is ready to supply Ukraine with T-72 tanks if Western countries provide necessary support for replacement.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization puts Odesa under its symbolic protection as Russian strikes have regularly targeted the southern port city.

UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay stated the inscription shows collective determination to preserve the city from further destruction.

The president and deputy of a city council in Odesa region were caught receiving $50,000 as first tranche of $100,000 bribe for lease of 2.5 hectares of municipal property

Russia struck Odesa with a massive missile strike, leading to massive power outages.

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