Russia-Ukraine updates: Russian missile strikes hit multiple Ukrainian cities

Dozens of injuries were reported in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities.

Last Updated: July 12, 2023, 12:06 PM EDT

Russia has continued a nearly 19-month-long invasion of neighboring Ukraine. Recently, though, the Ukrainians have gone on a counteroffensive, fighting to reclaim occupied territory.

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Jul 12, 2023, 12:06 PM EDT

Zelenskyy has 'powerful' meeting with Biden

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his in-person meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden in Lithuania’s capital on Wednesday was "very good" and "powerful."

Zelenskyy took to Twitter after their meeting ended in Vilnius, saying it lasted "twice as long as planned" and "was as meaningful as it needed to be."

"If the protocol had not stopped the meeting, we would have talked even longer," he tweeted.

Zelenskyy said their meeting covered "all the topics," including long-term support for Ukraine, weapons, politics and NATO membership.

"We clearly see how to end this war with our common victory," he added. "Thank you, Mr. President!"

Jul 12, 2023, 11:08 AM EDT

Biden, Zelenskyy meet in Lithuania

An in-person meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Joe Biden is currently underway in Lithuania's capital.

Zelenskyy took to Twitter on Wednesday evening to announce that their bilateral meeting in Vilnius "has begun." It's the third face-to-face meeting to take place between the two leaders this year.

"The focus is on security and everything that enhances it," Zelenskyy tweeted. "It will be meaningful."

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Joe Biden meet after an event with G7 leaders to announce a joint declaration of support for Ukraine, as the NATO summit is held in Vilnius, Lithuania, July 12, 2023.
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Jul 12, 2023, 11:05 AM EDT

G-7 reaffirms 'unwavering commitment' to Ukraine in joint declaration

In a joint declaration released Wednesday, the leaders of the Group of Seven reaffirmed their "unwavering commitment to the strategic objective of a free, independent, democratic and sovereign Ukraine."

"We will stand with Ukraine as it defends itself against Russian aggression, for as long as it takes," the joint declaration states.

G-7 leaders wrote in the joint declaration that they are working to "formalize" their "enduring support to Ukraine as it defends its sovereignty and territorial integrity, rebuilds its economy, protects its citizens, and pursues integration into the Euro-Atlantic community."

They also said they will "work with Ukraine" on an "enhanced package of security commitments and arrangements in case of future aggression to enable Ukraine to defend its territory and sovereignty."

The G-7 is an intergovernmental political forum consisting of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States.

-ABC News' Ellie Kaufman

Jul 12, 2023, 10:49 AM EDT

Ukraine 'is bringing home significant security victory,' Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy applauded the "outcome" of the annual NATO summit on Wednesday, describing the new commitments to his country as a "significant security victory."

"Ukrainian delegation is bringing home significant security victory," Zelenskyy said in brief remarks alongside world leaders in Lithuana's capital. "For our country, for our people, for our children."

Zelenskyy's laudatory tone was a sharp departure from his comments on Twitter the previous day. He told reporters that the long-term commitments announced by G-7 leaders on Wednesday would "absolutely" open "new security opportunities" and that he was "grateful."

"I thank everyone who made it possible," he added.

-ABC News' Cheyenne Haslett

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