Russia, Ukraine trade blame for continued fighting as US-brokered ceasefire nears end
Summary
A ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, arranged by U.S. President Donald Trump, ended without fully stopping the fighting. Both sides blamed each other for violating the agreement, and there is no clear progress toward peace talks or resolving the conflict.Key Facts
- The U.S.-brokered ceasefire lasted 72 hours and was meant to mark Russia's Victory Day.
- Ukraine reported Russian attacks killed at least two civilians and wounded seven during the ceasefire.
- Russia accused Ukraine of more than 1,000 ceasefire violations.
- Previous ceasefires since the war began over four years ago have also failed.
- There is no agreement on key issues: Putin wants control of the Donbas region, which Zelenskyy refuses to surrender.
- Zelenskyy proposed a ceasefire and talks with Putin, but Putin wants talks only near the end of a settlement.
- Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder was suggested as a mediator, but Germany and the EU rejected this.
- The EU wants to clarify its goals before talking with Russia, while Ukraine looks to U.S. leadership for peace efforts.
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