Escalating Hostilities Between Russia and Ukraine Amid Talks for Possible Meeting
Mutual attacks reported as speculation grows regarding potential negotiations in Istanbul between Putin and Zelensky.
On Monday, Russia and Ukraine engaged in mutual attacks amid speculation about the possibility of a ceasefire or direct talks between the leaders of the two nations.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Kyiv, the country endured a total of 133 Russian attacks on Monday, with 50 of these being repelled near the city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine.
Reports indicated that there were 45 airstrikes carried out by Russian forces, alongside a significant number of attacks utilizing suicide drones in various areas; however, independent verification of these figures was not possible.
Ukrainian air force officials stated that the regions of Odesa, Mykolaiv, Donetsk, and Zhytomyr were among those targeted by Russian bombardments.
In Russia, air raid sirens were activated in the southern Rostov region, as reported by local governor Yuri Slyusar, who additionally noted via Telegram that a nighttime drone attack was thwarted without any casualties or damage reported.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump indicated the possibility of traveling to Turkey to attend potential discussions between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Zelensky welcomed the prospect of Trump’s involvement, calling for a comprehensive ceasefire and expressing his support for direct negotiations with Putin in Istanbul on Thursday.
In a nighttime address, Zelensky stated: "Unfortunately, the world has not yet received a clear response from Russia regarding many proposals for a ceasefire.
Russian shelling and attacks continue." He added, "Sooner or later, Russia will have to end this war, and the sooner it does, the better."
While it was Putin who proposed the timing and location for direct talks, it remains unclear whether he intends to participate in them himself.
In statements made by the Kremlin regarding the conflict on Monday, there was no mention of a meeting between Putin and Zelensky, as the spokesman continued to reject calls from Kyiv and its allies for a 30-day ceasefire.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Kyiv, the country endured a total of 133 Russian attacks on Monday, with 50 of these being repelled near the city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine.
Reports indicated that there were 45 airstrikes carried out by Russian forces, alongside a significant number of attacks utilizing suicide drones in various areas; however, independent verification of these figures was not possible.
Ukrainian air force officials stated that the regions of Odesa, Mykolaiv, Donetsk, and Zhytomyr were among those targeted by Russian bombardments.
In Russia, air raid sirens were activated in the southern Rostov region, as reported by local governor Yuri Slyusar, who additionally noted via Telegram that a nighttime drone attack was thwarted without any casualties or damage reported.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump indicated the possibility of traveling to Turkey to attend potential discussions between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Zelensky welcomed the prospect of Trump’s involvement, calling for a comprehensive ceasefire and expressing his support for direct negotiations with Putin in Istanbul on Thursday.
In a nighttime address, Zelensky stated: "Unfortunately, the world has not yet received a clear response from Russia regarding many proposals for a ceasefire.
Russian shelling and attacks continue." He added, "Sooner or later, Russia will have to end this war, and the sooner it does, the better."
While it was Putin who proposed the timing and location for direct talks, it remains unclear whether he intends to participate in them himself.
In statements made by the Kremlin regarding the conflict on Monday, there was no mention of a meeting between Putin and Zelensky, as the spokesman continued to reject calls from Kyiv and its allies for a 30-day ceasefire.
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