Russia has intensified its bombardment of Ukraine's Kremenchuk, targeting transport infrastructure, fuel and energy facilities, and long-range drone complexes. The village of Kucherivka in Ukraine's Kharkiv region was also captured by Russian forces, according to state news agencies.
US President Donald Trump's outgoing envoy, Keith Kellogg, said that a peace deal with Ukraine is "really close" but requires resolution of two main outstanding issues: the future of Ukraine's Donbas region and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Kellogg expressed optimism that resolving these issues would unlock the rest of the conflict.
In related news, the Kremlin has welcomed the US revision of its national security strategy, which no longer labels Russia a "direct threat." This shift in tone comes as US President Trump's administration seeks to promote limited cooperation with Moscow on strategic stability issues.
Meanwhile, China and Russia have held joint anti-missile drills on Russian territory for the third time. The exercises were not targeted at any third party or in response to current international situations.
Russia's air defence units have destroyed 77 Ukrainian drones launched overnight, damaging a power transmission tower that left approximately 250 residents without electricity. The city of Kremenchuk was also hit by an overnight combined air strike on infrastructure, causing power and water outages, according to its mayor Vitalii Maletskyi.
The ongoing violence in Ukraine continues to have significant implications for regional stability and global security.
US President Donald Trump's outgoing envoy, Keith Kellogg, said that a peace deal with Ukraine is "really close" but requires resolution of two main outstanding issues: the future of Ukraine's Donbas region and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Kellogg expressed optimism that resolving these issues would unlock the rest of the conflict.
In related news, the Kremlin has welcomed the US revision of its national security strategy, which no longer labels Russia a "direct threat." This shift in tone comes as US President Trump's administration seeks to promote limited cooperation with Moscow on strategic stability issues.
Meanwhile, China and Russia have held joint anti-missile drills on Russian territory for the third time. The exercises were not targeted at any third party or in response to current international situations.
Russia's air defence units have destroyed 77 Ukrainian drones launched overnight, damaging a power transmission tower that left approximately 250 residents without electricity. The city of Kremenchuk was also hit by an overnight combined air strike on infrastructure, causing power and water outages, according to its mayor Vitalii Maletskyi.
The ongoing violence in Ukraine continues to have significant implications for regional stability and global security.
... like what's going on with Russia and Ukraine?! 
They're just escalating the situation left and right, it's crazy! 
And then we got this news about US President Trump saying a peace deal is "really close" 
but I don't know how they can resolve those issues without talking about all the other stuff like Donbas region 
and Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant 
. Like, what's going on?! 
And China and Russia having joint drills? That just makes me nervous 
... what if it's not just a drill?! 
I mean, I know we're supposed to be all about promoting strategic stability issues but like can't we focus on actual peace instead of just talking about it? 
But you know what's even more concerning? The US is basically saying a peace deal in Ukraine is 'close' but we need to solve a couple of issues. What exactly are these issues and why did it take so long for them to get addressed?! 
. Hope Kellogg's optimism pays off and a peaceful solution comes through 
. China & Russia teaming up for joint drills seems like another layer of complexity 
. And, man, 250 residents without electricity due to Ukraine conflict 
. When will it end?! 
I'm still thinking that maybe they should focus on resolving those issues with Ukraine like Kellogg said 
. Can't help but wonder if they're trying to make a point about who's the real superpower right now 
. I mean US just dropped that national security strategy revision and it's all about cooperation with Moscow 
but meanwhile, kremenchuk is getting pounded by russia and people are losing their lives over there... it's heartbreaking. 
like, can't we just get that sorted out already? and what's with the "limited cooperation" tho? seems like just an excuse for them not to take action 
u guys need to stay safe in case of any potential nuclear disaster at the Zaporizhzhia plant... we should all be sending positive vibes for peace 
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. And what's with the US changing its national security strategy? Like, suddenly Russia isn't a direct threat anymore 
- will anyone get hurt? Will anyone find peace? Only time will tell 
.
, but also just making a mess everywhere 
.
! He thinks resolving two main issues (Donbas region and the nuclear power plant) will make everything cool 
, but I'm like... what's going on with that? 
. The violence is affecting people's lives 
. We need some peace ASAP 
!
The US is trying to be diplomatic and friendly, but it's hard not to see the elephant in the room - the fact that they're basically downplaying Russia's threat level. 
. Like with the US revising its national security strategy - it's a small step, but maybe it shows that both sides are willing to listen and find common ground? And Keith Kellogg's optimism about resolving those two main issues is nice to hear 
.