Live: Two police officers killed by blast in Moscow

24/12/2025 06:40 France 24

In southern Moscow three people, including two police officers, were killed by an overnight explosion, Russian authorities said on Wednesday. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said a new 20-point plan, agreed on by US and Ukrainian negotiators, was being reviewed by Moscow. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

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