At a high-level conference in Turkey, Russian and Ukrainian diplomats accused each other of violating a ceasefire deal brokered by the U.S. to pause strikes on energy infrastructure, highlighting the challenges of ending the 3-year-old war. Despite both sides agreeing in principle to a limited ceasefire last month, conflicting statements were issued regarding the start time and breaches of the deal. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed Ukraine had been continuously attacking Russia, while Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha accused Russia of launching numerous missiles and bombs at civilians since the ceasefire agreement. Ukraine, backed by European allies, endorsed a broader U.S. ceasefire proposal, but Russia imposed conditions effectively blocking it. U.S. President Donald Trump called for Russia to take steps towards ending the war, which he described as terrible and senseless. Additionally, Lavrov stated that a U.S.-backed agreement to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea could not be implemented until restrictions on Russian access to shipping insurance and other services are lifted. The conflict continues to intensify, with a second Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet being lost in a Russian missile strike, and at least two civilians being killed by Russian drones in Ukraine’s Kherson region. The situation remains volatile, with both sides continuing to accuse each other of aggression and violations of ceasefire agreements.
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