In a significant military development, Russia reported that it intercepted 159 drones launched by Ukraine over a span of 12 hours, impacting several regions, including Moscow. This statement, released by the Russian military, detailed that the drones primarily targeted areas adjacent to the Ukrainian border. The launches occurred from 8:00 PM Moscow time on Tuesday until 8:00 AM the following morning.
This drone offensive coincided with heightened diplomatic tensions, occurring just two days after a lengthy two-hour conversation between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, which did not produce any notable progress toward establishing a ceasefire in the ongoing three-year conflict.
European diplomats have been urging the Kremlin to consider a ceasefire, reflecting widespread concern over the intensifying hostilities. In response to the situation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of deliberately delaying peace efforts in order to continue its military operations.
Adding to the diplomatic discourse, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio conveyed expectations that Russia would propose a ceasefire outline for Ukraine within days. This outline, he noted, would be crucial in gauging Russia’s willingness to genuinely pursue a resolution to the ongoing conflict. As tensions persist and military operations escalate, the international community remains on alert, closely monitoring developments in this volatile region.
