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Ukraine war briefing: Russian attack kills two mine-clearing workers, say officials

A Russian rocket attack near Chernihiv killed two Danish Refugee Council mine-clearing workers and injured eight others. Ukrainian officials condemned the attack, highlighting Russia's dual action of mining the land and then targeting those who clear it. Former US President Donald Trump reportedly urged European leaders to cease buying Russian oil, though his stance on specific countries' imports remains unclear. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy noted Trump's dissatisfaction with European purchases, specifically naming Hungary and Slovakia. A Paris meeting saw 26 countries pledge postwar security guarantees for Ukraine, including a potential international non-frontline force. French President Macron stated these guarantees would be deployed once the conflict ends. Ukraine's top commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi, is focusing on improving interceptor drone capabilities against Russian aerial threats. This involves training more operators and equipping them with better weapons and radars. Ukraine's air force has reported significant success in downing Russian drones and missiles. Britain has implemented new sanctions against individuals and entities involved in Russia's alleged forced deportation and indoctrination of Ukrainian children. Ukraine considers these abductions a war crime and a form of genocide.