Close Encounter: Putin's Missiles NARROWLY Miss NATO Leader And Zelensky

The missile, reportedly from Moscow, exploded a mere 500 feet from the building where the Greek diplomatic mission was awaiting the Ukrainian leader for a scheduled meeting. This information was relayed by Greek publication Protothema, citing State Minister Stavros Papastavrou and official government sources.

Mitsotakis, recounting the harrowing experience, stated, "We heard the sound of sirens and explosions that took place near us. We did not have time to get to a shelter." He further expressed the stark difference between reading about war and experiencing it firsthand, stating, "It's really different to read about the war in newspapers, and to hear it with your own ears, see it with your own eyes."

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Zelensky confirmed the strike resulted in casualties, though he did not provide specific numbers. He criticized the attackers, saying, "You can see who we are dealing with. They don't care where they strike." He added, "They've either lost their minds or they're completely out of control of what their terrorist army is doing."

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The incident has raised concerns about the potential for direct Western involvement in the conflict. NATO has been accused of downplaying stray Russian missiles landing in their territory to avoid being drawn into a larger conflict. However, an attack involving a Western leader could destabilize peace in Europe.

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Despite the attack, the leaders proceeded with their meeting and held a brief press conference in Odesa. Mitsotakis reiterated his support for Ukraine, stating, "My presence here reflects the respect of the entire free world for your people and underlines Greece's commitment to remain by your side."

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The missile strike in Odesa followed a series of devastating attacks across Ukraine. Ukrainian air defenses reportedly shot down 38 out of 42 Russian drones over eight regions across the country overnight. However, the remaining drones and debris from those shot down caused significant damage to power infrastructure, residential and commercial buildings, and injured at least seven people.

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In Sumy, northeastern Ukraine, 13 residential houses, a kindergarten, and about 40 private cars were damaged as a result of the drone attack. The General Prosecutor's office reported that seven people, including a 10-year-old boy, were injured in Sumy.

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The Russian forces have repeatedly targeted Ukraine's energy system during the critical cold months. The World Bank has estimated the damage to Ukraine's energy sector at about $12 billion. Despite these attacks, Ukraine managed to go through this winter without major blackouts, thanks to stronger air defense, warm weather, and repair efforts.

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In a retaliatory move, Ukrainian forces conducted an overnight drone attack on a metal plant in the Russian region of Kursk. Kursk governor Roman Starovoyt confirmed the attack, stating, "A drone attacked a fuel and lubricants warehouse in Zheleznogorsk. There are fires in the area right now."

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Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, to discuss the situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Europe's largest nuclear energy site, which was seized by Russian troops in the early days of the war. Grossi rejected Russian suggestions that the plant could be put back online, citing the active combat zone and the plant's prolonged shutdown as major considerations.