Escalating Violence in Ukraine as Ceasefire Talks Falter amid Deadly Missile Strikes
Recent missile strikes in Kryvyi Rih and Kherson have intensified the ongoing conflict, complicating ceasefire negotiations lead by President Trump.
Such weapons take just minutes to reach their targets and are difficult to shoot down for all but high-end air defences.
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Questions are mounting over Moscow’s true interest in engaging with the Trump administration after it rejected a 30-day ceasefire proposed by Ukraine in early March, then refused to agree to a Black Sea ceasefire later that month unless sanctions were lifted.
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US officials appear to be growing increasingly impatient with the lack of progress in the ongoing peace negotiations.
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The attack, early on Friday evening, was among the deadliest on Kryvyi Rih since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, and comes as US President Donald Trump pushes for a ceasefire.
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Moscow’s measured approach to the ceasefire negotiations has not surprised Western observers because its army has momentum on the battlefield.
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Moscow’s measured approach to the ceasefire negotiations has not surprised Western observers, because its army has momentum on the battlefield.
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Summary
Britain and France have accused Russian President Putin of stalling Ukraine ceasefire negotiations amid escalating violence; a recent missile strike in Kryvyi Rih killed at least 16 people and injured over 50, including children. President Zelensky condemned the strikes, emphasizing the need for increased Western pressure on Russia. Meanwhile, Trump, frustrated by Russia's lack of compliance with ceasefire proposals, threatened new tariffs on Russian oil. The Russian defense ministry claimed its missile strikes targeted military gatherings, which Kyiv disputes. The situation is increasingly complex as NATO allies push for greater pressure on Moscow amid ongoing conflict.
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Britain and France have accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of delaying ceasefire talks and not responding promptly to U.S. proposals, showing a clear demand for action from Moscow.
Ukraine continues to suffer from ongoing attacks, with recent drone strikes resulting in civilian casualties, highlighting the urgency of a ceasefire agreement.
There is increasing pressure on Russia as military analysts suggest they are preparing for a new offensive while Western nations ramp up support for Ukraine's military capabilities.
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