Ukrainian port city burns after Russian attack, Trump optimistic
Ukrainian port city burns after Russian attack, Trump optimistic
In the South Ukrainian port city of Odesa, a devastating fire broke out late Thursday after the city was hit by an extensive Russian drone attack. This event took place just a few hours after the optimistic statement by US President Donald Trump, who hopes for the end of the war, while the peace talks are to be resumed on Monday.
Optimism of Trump for peace talks
Trump, who recently had separate telephone calls with the Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj about the implementation of a partial ceasefire, was optimistic about the opportunity to end the war on Thursday. He explained: "We are quite well in this regard."
renewed discussions between Russia and the USA
On Monday,delegations from Russia and the USA will resume talks to terminate the war in Saudi Arabia, as the authorities of both countries announced. This happens according to a Earlier negotiation round Im February. Selenskyj announced that a team from Ukraine will also take part in the talks, whereby the parallel meetings are likely. He asked Putin to "stop unnecessary demands that only extend the war."
massive attack on Odesa
hours after Trump's statements, Russia started a “massive” drone attack on Odesa, which met civilians and injured at least three people, including a child, said local authorities. A high -rise and a shopping center were among the attacked goals, reported the local governor Oleh Kiper. Videos distributed on social media show that civilian infrastructure is on fire and large clouds of smoke rise across the city. CNN has not yet been able to check these videos independently.
more attacks and injured in the region
In the meantime, at least five other people were injured in Russian attacks near the South Ukrainian city of Saporischschja on Thursday, said local governor Ivan Fedorov. In addition, almost 200 drones in the Kirovohrad region were used in Central Ukraine on Thursday night, with 10 people, including four children, were wounded and several residential buildings, a church and important infrastructures were damaged.Russian attacks as a war strategy
"The Russian attacks on Ukraine do not tear off, despite their propaganda claims. Day after day and night after night, almost hundred or more drones are started together with ongoing rocket attacks. With every such shooting, the Russians reveal their true attitude towards peace," said Selenskyj recently on X.
Ukrainian military actions and their goals
On the night of Thursday, Ukraine carried out an attack on a military airfield deep in the Russian territory, which led to an enormous explosion and the destruction of neighboring houses, as Russian and Ukrainian officials reported. The Ukrainian military confirmed that it is behind the attack on the Airfield Engels - more than 465 miles from the Ukrainian border - because it is used by the Russian Air Force to carry out rocket attacks on Ukrainian territory and terrorist attacks on the civilian population.
peace talks and ceasefire
Selenskyj Putin accused his promise of already broken by Russia attacking Ukraine with 150 drones, also on energy devices. Selenskyj also explained that he was "ready" to suspend attacks on Russian energy and civil infrastructure, and that his team would prepare a list of civil goals for a future agreement.
Putin's conditions for armistice
On Tuesday,Putin announced the adjustment of the attacks on the energy infrastructure on Tuesday. "Vladimir Putin reacted positively to this initiative and immediately gave the Russian army the corresponding command," it said in a message from the Kremlin. As part of his demands for a more comprehensive ceasefire, the Kremlin put several strict conditions on which Putin previously insisted - including a stop of all military aids and secret service information to Kiev and a stop of any Ukrainian mobilization or upgrade during this period.
Support of the European leader for Ukraine
Selenskyj spoke to European leaders on Thursday who renew their support for Ukraine. He asked other western leaders to support the words of support for Kiev with deeds, while Trump strengthens his approach to Russia. "The stronger they are on the battlefield, the stronger they are at the negotiating table," said the top diplomat of the European Union, Kaja Kallas, according to Reuters.
planned conversations in Saudi Arabia
The talks in the Saudi Arabian capital Riad on Monday are Deals as well as develop other negotiation areas for a complete ceasefire. According to the Foreign Ministry, no high-ranking US officials will take part in the talks.
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