As there has been no progress in the initial talks between Ukraine and Russia to end the war, it has been reported that a second round of talks will be held soon. Meanwhile, Russia has intensified its offensive against Ukraine.
Russia has been attacking Ukraine for the sixth day. Major cities appear to be battlefields as Ukrainian forces retaliate.
In this context, the first round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks to end the war took place yesterday in neighboring Belarus. At the time, the Ukrainian side insisted that Russian forces leave the country immediately.
It is said that no social outcome was reached in these lengthy negotiations. Following this, Russia and Ukraine have announced the completion of the first round of talks. It has been reported that the two countries will soon decide on the next round of talks.
Meanwhile, Russia has intensified its offensive against Ukraine. As Russia slowed its pace for talks yesterday, it was reported that it was intensifying its offensive again.
CCTV footage of a Russian military missile attack on a government headquarters building in Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv has been released.
The bomber struck shortly after noon in front of a police station. Five people were killed and several others were injured in the attack. It is feared that the death toll could rise further as more people are injured.
The mayor of the southern Ukrainian city of Gershon has announced that Russian forces have entered the city.
Also, satellite photos of Russian troops marching about 65 km towards the Ukrainian capital, Kiev, have been released. Russian forces have advanced to Antonov, about 10 km from the capital, Kiev. Russian forces are said to be surrounded by warheads, including missiles and artillery.
At least 70 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in a Russian artillery attack on a Ukrainian military base in the Okhtyrka area between Kiev and Kharkiv.