Beyond the Ceasefire: Finger-Pointing Persists
Russia accuses Ukraine of wrongdoing; Ukraine retaliates with similar claims.
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The truce agreed upon by Putin seems to be holding, yet both Russia and Ukraine point fingers at each other for violating the peace. The Ukrainian General Staff reports approximately 200 conflict incidents in the past day.
In the coal-mining town of Pokrovsk, Ukraine alleges repelling 71 Russian advances over the past 24 hours, while additionally accusing ongoing shelling of frontline cities with rockets and over 30 guided aerial bombs.
However, Russian authorities have responded to an alleged drone attack on the Belgorod regional administration. Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov released a Telegram video showing the aftermath, revealing a few drone debris fragments on the ground. Surprisingly, no significant building damages or casualties occurred, merely some metal pieces scattered around.
Looking at the broader context, the region experiences ongoing tension as Ukraine has agreed to a 30-day comprehensive ceasefire proposed by US President Donald Trump, which includes a demilitarized zone, requiring both sides to pull back 15 kilometers from the frontline. Yet, Russia hasn't agreed to this proposal, and the Kremlin hasn't received any Ukrainian demilitarized zone proposals. Furthermore, US officials point out Russia's obstinacy in agreeing to a ceasefire, with requests for excessive concessions being a bone of contention.
Militarily, Russia's situation has weakened since 2022, reflecting high attrition rates and unsuccessful attempts to secure key positions, such as the Dnipro River's west bank in Kherson Oblast. The UK- and French-led Coalition of the Willing stands prepared to deploy a ceasefire force west of the Dnipro River to reinforce any established ceasefire.
Sources: ntv.de, dpa
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- The Commission has also been consulted on the draft resolution regarding the ongoing war-and-conflicts in Ukraine, as reported in general-news outlets.
- Despite the ceasefire agreement, the Ukraine-Russia conflict persists, with both parties blaming each other for violations, evidenced by reports of hundreds of conflict incidents in a single day.
- Moreover, the report mentions acts of aggression from both sides, such as the alleged drone attack on the Belgorod regional administration in Russia and the constant shelling of frontline cities in Ukraine.
- In the realm of politics, the Kremlin hasn't agreed to the US President's proposed comprehensive ceasefire in Ukraine, including the demilitarized zone, a point of contention among US officials.
