Russia-Ukraine war live: EU’s new foreign policy chief visits Kyiv after overnight strikes

Kaja Kallas's visit comes on her first day in office with the new head of the European council, Antonio Costa, also making the trip to Ukraine

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The Russian defence ministry has said its forces have gained control over two settlements - Illinka and Petrivka - in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region. We have not yet independently verified this claim.