Russia insists on inclusion in discussions regarding Ukrainian security guarantees
In the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, significant developments have taken place over the past few days.
On Tuesday, US General Staff Chief Dan Caine held talks with European military chiefs, discussing potential options for a peace deal for Ukraine. This information was provided to a news agency by official sources. However, Russia's long-serving Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov dismissed the meeting, describing it as a "clumsy" attempt to change President Donald Trump's position on Ukraine.
Meanwhile, NATO military chiefs held a virtual summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. The priority of the summit was a just, credible, and durable peace in Ukraine.
Unfortunately, the violence continues on the ground. In eastern Ukraine, Russian forces claimed fresh advances, and Ukrainian officials reported more deaths from Russian attacks. Six civilians were killed by Russian attacks across eastern and southern Ukraine on Wednesday. The offensive has killed tens of thousands of people and forced millions to flee their homes.
Russia's aggression has not been limited to the eastern front. Russian aerial attacks in Okhtyrka, Sumy region, have wounded at least 14 people, including children. One person died in Russia's western Bryansk region due to a Ukrainian drone strike.
Russia's actions have been met with strong condemnation from Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky. He called for pressure on Moscow, including through sanctions, in response to the latest Russian strikes. Zelensky also emphasized the need for pressure due to Russia's violation of the Budapest Memorandum. Signed in 1994, the Budapest Memorandum was aimed at ensuring security for Ukraine, Belarus, and Kazakhstan. Russia, however, violated the agreement by taking Crimea in 2014 and starting a full-scale offensive in 2022.
As the situation in Ukraine remains tense, President Trump brought Zelensky and European leaders to the White House for a meeting on Ukraine. However, there is no confirmation from Russia about Putin agreeing to meet Zelensky and accept some Western security guarantees for Ukraine.
The situation in Ukraine continues to be a complex and evolving one, with both military actions and diplomatic efforts playing out simultaneously. As always, the hope remains for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
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