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The violence came amid U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Kyiv, where he is expected to announce more than $1 billion in new American funding.
The U.S. secretary of state acknowledged that Ukraine's counteroffensive is still in its "early days."
The attempt by Wagner fighters to revolt against the Kremlin reveals weaknesses in the Russian president's reign, according to the secretary of state.
Despite his presence in China, Blinken and other U.S. officials had played down the prospects for any significant breakthroughs on the most vexing issues.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Shortly before leaving for China, Blinken emphasized the importance of the U.S. and China establishing and maintaining better lines of communication.
Antony Blinken had previously postponed a trip to the country indefinitely after the discovery and shootdown of what the U.S. said was a Chinese spy balloon.
A spokesperson gave an awkward reply when asked why Blinken showed up to Henry Kissinger's birthday blowout.
The U.S. secretary of state added Moscow must pay a share of Ukraines reconstruction and be held accountable for invading its neighbor.
Serbs held more protests in a northern town where clashes with NATO-led peacekeepers left dozens injured and sparked fears of renewed conflict.
The Kremlin said the U.S. was "undoubtedly" behind a drone strike targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin.