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Czech President Petr Pavel stated that parts of Ukraine may need to remain under temporary Russian occupation, saying the most probable outcome is that some Ukrainian territory will be under Russian occupation temporarily.

New York, Ukraine
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Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Petr Pavel said Ukraine 'will have to be realistic' about 'its prospects of recovering territory occupied by Russia.'

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

'The most probable outcome of the war will be that a part of the Ukrainian territory will be under Russian occupation temporarily.'

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

'To talk about a defeat of Ukraine or defeat of Russia, it will simply not happen.'

Ukrinform → Source tone: uncertain

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Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Russia launched nine coordinated attacks against Ukraine's electricity infrastructure between March and August, striking facilities in 20 oblasts

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