Russia Strikes Kyiv Shortly After Ukraine’s Ceasefire Agreement
Russia launched airstrikes on Kyiv and Kharkiv shortly after Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire. Kyiv’s mayor confirmed successful repulsion of the strikes, while the U.S. is now set to engage Russia regarding the ceasefire. The White House announced it will lift the pause on intelligence sharing and provide renewed assistance to Ukraine.
In a recent development, Russia conducted an airstrike on Kyiv just hours after Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire following discussions with the United States in Saudi Arabia. The mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, reported that the city’s air defenses successfully repelled the attacks, with air raid alerts sounding across ten regions in the capital.
Additionally, Kharkiv was reportedly struck as well, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Digital Transformation, as RIA news agency reported on the bombings. This incident follows Ukraine’s largest drone attack on Russia, which took place on Tuesday morning before the pivotal ceasefire talks.
With Ukraine’s acceptance of the ceasefire proposal, the United States is expected to present this offer to Russia, putting the decision squarely in Moscow’s hands. “Our hope is that the Russians will answer ‘yes’ as quickly as possible, so we can get to the second phase of this, which is real negotiations,” stated US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The White House has also indicated that it will “immediately lift the pause on intelligence sharing and resume security assistance to Ukraine” following the successful discussions aimed at a ceasefire.
The situation remains tense as Ukraine faces Russian airstrikes even after agreeing to a ceasefire, highlighting the complexities of the ongoing conflict. The U.S. is poised to engage with Russia regarding the ceasefire proposal, with hopes for progress in negotiations. Additionally, the U.S. plans to resume intelligence sharing and security support for Ukraine post-agreement, indicating a continued commitment to the nation amidst ongoing hostilities.
Original Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
