US tells UNSC it has doubts on Russia's desire for peace as Ukraine intercepts 537 drones
The US told the UNSC that recent deadly missile and drone attacks "cast doubt on the seriousness of Russia’s desire for peace."
The US told the UNSC that recent deadly missile and drone attacks "cast doubt on the seriousness of Russia’s desire for peace."
Russia and Ukraine exchanged 146 prisoners of war from each side on Sunday
Meanwhile, US VP JD Vance told NBC that Russia has made significant concessions towards peace deal, and Ukrainian President Zelensky thanked UAE for facilitating a prisoner exchange.
Ukrainian attacks on the Kursk nuclear plant create a threat to nuclear safety, Alexander Khinshtein, the regional acting governor said on Sunday.
Pentagon blocks Ukraine from striking inside Russia with US-made long-range missiles as Trump mulls new sanctions or walking away from peace talks.
US President Donald Trump has publicly ruled out deploying US troops in Ukraine, but on Tuesday appeared to leave the door open to other US military involvement.
Putin has repeatedly raised doubts about Zelensky's legitimacy as his term in office was due to expire in May 2024, but the war means no new presidential election has yet been held.
Poland has been on high alert for objects entering its airspace since a stray Ukrainian missile struck the southern Polish village of Przewodow in 2022.
Overall, Russia launched a total of 93 drones and two missiles overnight, the Ukrainian air force said, adding it downed 62 drones and one missile, and recorded hits at 20 locations.
The Ukrainian military later claimed that "probable launches" of cruise missiles from Russian strategic bombers were detected.
Trump commented that he called Putin in order to arrange a meeting with Zelensky at a "location to be determined," before a trilateral meeting including all three leaders.