Donald Trump confirmó que su enviado especial, Steve Witkoff, visitará Rusia, antes de que venza el plazo que el presidente estadounidense ha fijado para que Rusia acepte poner fin a la guerra de Ucrania o se enfrente a nuevas sanciones. Se espera que Witkoff llegue a Moscú a mediados de esta semana.

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Russian forces have invaded Ukraine from land, air and sea with strikes causing widespread damage. Global leaders have condemned the move and imposed sanctions.

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A recent Russian drone attack caused significant damage to electronic stores and other properties in Odessa, Ukraine, though no injuries were reported. In retaliation, a Ukrainian drone attack damaged a power line and caused a fire at a train station in Russia's Volgograd region. The escalation follows Ukraine's announcement to intensify air attacks against Russia, responding to increased strikes on Ukrainian territory that have resulted in civilian casualties.

Amid these developments, the United States is stepping up diplomatic efforts, with special envoy Steve Witkoff scheduled to visit Russia in an attempt to expedite cease-fire negotiations. U.S. officials, including Donald Trump, have warned of new sanctions against Moscow if progress toward a peace deal is not made. The Kremlin has indicated openness to further talks with Witkoff, describing them as important and helpful.

Se espera que el enviado de EE.UU. Steve Witkoff visite Rusia

Algunos con las ventanas reventadas, otros destripados por el fuego. Estas tiendas de electrónica en Odessa sufrieron graves daños por un ataque de drones rusos durante la noche. Por la mañana, los propietarios de los negocios estaban trabajando para limpiar los escombros y salvar lo que quedaba. Para muchos, este mercado era su principal fuente de ingresos. Antes era una tienda. Vendíamos equipos informáticos. Se quemó por completo. No tengo palabras. No esperaba que fuera tan malo. Pensé que habría algún daño, pero que todo se quemara, nunca imaginé que. Nadie resultó herido en el ataque, aunque los drones también causaron daños en edificios residenciales y coches. Mientras tanto, el ataque de drones ucranianos dañó una línea eléctrica y provocó un incendio en un tren en la región meridional rusa de Volgogrado, según las autoridades locales. Kiev ha dicho que intensificará sus ataques aéreos contra Rusia en respuesta a un aumento de los ataques contra territorio ucraniano en las últimas semanas, que han causado la muerte de decenas de civiles. Se produce mientras Estados Unidos sigue presionando a Moscú para que acepte un alto el fuego. El enviado especial de Washington, Steve Witkoff, tiene previsto visitar Rusia esta semana en un intento de para acelerar el proceso. Donald Trump ha amenazado con nuevas sanciones a Moscú si no avanza hacia un acuerdo de paz. El mensaje de Steve Witkoff será para los rusos. ¿Hay algo que puedan hacer para evitar las sanciones en este momento? Tienen que llegar a un acuerdo en el que la gente deje de morir. Son personajes astutos y son bastante buenos evitando sanciones, así que veremos qué pasa. Witkoff se ha reunido varias veces con el presidente ruso Vladimir Putin. El lunes, el Kremlin dijo que otra reunión era posible, y consideró conversaciones con con el enviado especial eran importantes, sustanciales y útiles.

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Se espera que el enviado de EE.UU. Steve Witkoff visite Rusia

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