During a high-level conference in Turkey, Russia and Ukraine’s top diplomats accused each other of violating a ceasefire deal brokered by the U.S. The conflicting statements issued by both countries highlighted the challenges of negotiating an end to their long-standing conflict. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed that Ukraine had been continuously attacking Russia, while Ukraine’s Andrii Sybiha countered by accusing Russia of launching missiles and drones at civilians. Both countries agreed to a limited 30-day ceasefire, but breaches quickly ensued.
The broader U.S. ceasefire proposal that Ukraine endorses has been effectively blocked by Russia, which has imposed conditions that European governments deem unacceptable. U.S. President Donald Trump urged Russia to make progress towards ending the war, calling it “terrible and senseless.” In addition to the ceasefire negotiations, there were discussions about ensuring safe navigation for commercial vessels in the Black Sea.
Ukraine suffered a loss with the crash of a second F-16 fighter jet supplied by Western allies in a Russian missile strike, resulting in the death of pilot Pavlo Ivanov. This incident comes after the shooting down of a previous F-16 last August. The conflict has also seen civilian casualties, with Russian drones killing at least two individuals in Ukraine’s Kherson region. The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine remains a significant challenge for diplomatic efforts to achieve peace.
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