Russia: Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed the challenges in implementing a ceasefire amid the ongoing conflict between Kyiv and Moscow, according to CNN.
He stated that for the peace process to commence, an agreement is necessary from both sides, but the Ukrainian army’s offensive actions make reaching such an agreement difficult.
Putin emphasized that Russia has never rejected peace negotiations with Ukraine.
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During a summit with African governments, Putin mentioned that he was considering a peace initiative proposed by leaders, but also blamed Ukraine for not coming to the table.
However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made it clear that peace negotiations with Moscow will not occur until Russian soldiers withdraw from Ukrainian territory.
Zelenskyy believes that allowing negotiations while Russian forces occupy Ukrainian land would only perpetuate the war, suffering, and pain caused by the Russian attack.
Meanwhile, tensions escalated further as Russia reported that Ukraine targeted Moscow with drones, with three drones being intercepted.
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One of the drones hit a business and shopping development in Moscow’s west, causing damage to the fifth and sixth floors of a 50-story building. Fortunately, there were no casualties reported.
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Earlier in the week, Russia shot down a Ukrainian missile over the southern Russian city of Taganrog, which the Moscow Defence Ministry described as a “terrorist attack.”
Several civilians were injured by the blast’s fragments.
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The situation remains tense, with both sides holding their positions and showing reluctance to back down. As the conflict continues, the region remains on edge, and the international community closely monitors the developments in hopes of finding a peaceful resolution.
