What is the latest on the Ukraine-Russia war?
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Russia launched one of its largest attacks on Ukraine, causing casualties and power outages, while Ukraine struck a Russian oil terminal. Peace talks continue with the U.S. mediating, and Ukraine has agreed to a U.S.-backed proposal, though Russia's approval remains uncertain. Key issues include territorial concessions, security guarantees, and NATO membership. Both sides face heavy losses, and high-level diplomatic meetings are ongoing, but no final agreement has been reached.
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At least three people killed and dozens injured in Kyiv and its region during one of Russia's largest attacks since the war began. Moscow launched a combined overnight strike involving 596 drones and 36 types of missiles. Nearly 500,000 people in Kyiv and 100,000 in the Kyiv region lost electricity, but power has been restored to most homes. Ukraine struck a major oil terminal in Russia's Novorossiysk, causing operational disruptions. Ukrainian peace negotiators are meeting US counterparts, and a US delegation is expected to visit Moscow for talks.
President Trump says only a few points of disagreement remain on a possible deal to end the war. Despite ongoing peace talks, Russian drones and missiles struck Ukraine, killing seven and wounding at least 20. The U.S.-authored peace plan faces criticism for requiring Ukrainian concessions. Diplomatic efforts continue, with high-level meetings planned between U.S., Russian, and Ukrainian officials.
Ukraine and European nations support a revised White House peace plan, but Russia remains noncommittal. The original proposal required major Ukrainian concessions, which have been modified. Negotiations are ongoing, with a potential meeting between Zelensky and Trump expected before the agreement is presented to Russia. The White House describes the talks as making 'tremendous progress,' but several important issues remain unresolved.
Russian strikes targeted several Ukrainian cities, damaging homes and key infrastructure. Amid these attacks, Ukraine and the U.S. are nearing completion of revisions to a 28-point peace plan, with Zelensky planning a visit to the U.S. to finalize sensitive issues. European leaders are cautiously optimistic but concerned about being excluded from talks.
Ukraine has agreed to a U.S.-backed peace proposal, with only minor details left to resolve. Kremlin approval is critical, with major sticking points including security guarantees, territorial arrangements, and Ukraine's potential NATO and EU membership. If Russia rejects the proposal, increased international pressure is expected. Russia's tolerance for high casualties and internal issues are noted, but no direct negotiations between Putin and Zelensky have occurred.
Efforts to broker a peace deal remain stalled as the U.S. deadline for an agreement draws near. Fundamental issues such as territorial control are unresolved. A leaked U.S.-Russia proposal suggesting cession of Ukrainian territory was met with resistance. Europe introduced its own plan, which the Kremlin rejected. U.S. policy appears to be shifting toward reducing support for Ukraine and European security.
Ukrainian and American officials are negotiating a U.S.-backed proposal to end the over three-year war. A new 19-point version of the proposal is being discussed, but details have not been released. Ukraine insists it will not cede territory, while Russia will not allow Ukraine to join NATO. Russian troops control large parts of eastern Donbass and southern Ukraine. Over 14,000 Ukrainian civilians and at least 149,000 Russian soldiers have died. Peace talks have intensified, but no agreement has been reached.
President Putin cautiously welcomes a new U.S. proposal to end the war, stating it could serve as a basis for a final peace deal as it meets several Russian demands. However, the plan requires Ukraine to cede territory, reduce its army, and abandon NATO aspirations—terms Zelensky has rejected. Fighting continues on the front line.