Diplomatic Endeavors Amid Escalation: US-Brokered Talks Continue
Moscow and Kyiv held US-mediated talks amid intensified Russian attacks on Ukraine's power grid. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reported significant troop losses and stressed the need for security guarantees. US envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and NATO's Alexus Grynkewich participated. Human Rights Watch reported a rise in Ukrainian civilian casualties.
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As Moscow and Kyiv engaged in a second consecutive day of US-brokered negotiations, Russian forces intensified their military campaign against Ukraine, targeting its power infrastructure to weaken the resolve of its citizens. A recent surge in hostilities underscores the urgency of diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict.
In a grim assessment, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy unveiled that 55,000 Ukrainian troops have perished since the inception of Russia's offensive nearly four years ago. The conflict has also left a substantial number of Ukrainian citizens missing, shedding light on the far-reaching impacts of the war.
Notably, US special envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and NATO's Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich, were present at the talks. Parallelly, concerns about civilian casualties mount, with a 31% increase reported last year. Ukrainian officials continue to push for robust security guarantees to forestall any future Russian aggression.
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