Following President Trump's doubts about Russia's willingness to negotiate peace, Ukraine faces intensified assaults from Russian forces, including deadly airstrikes and drone attacks in various regions. The US administration, as expressed by Secretary of State Rubio, is assessing its role in the conflict after a brief but pivotal encounter between Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Amid skepticism and potential sanctions from the US, Russia's Foreign Minister Lavrov insists that military operations will continue against targets linked to Ukrainian forces, indicating a protracted conflict ahead.
Trump suggested that Russia was distinctly uncommitted to halt hostilities, questioning why Moscow continues missile attacks against Ukrainian civilian areas, arguing it implies a desire to prolong the conflict.
In a historic meeting characterized by brevity, Zelenskyy and Trump discussed the critical situation in Ukraine, marking their first interaction since a previous confrontational meeting.
Rubio underscored the urgency of the coming week for US engagement in Ukraine, emphasizing a need for a clear decision on whether the US should maintain its involvement.
Lavrov maintains that Russia will persist in its military operations, asserting that strikes on Ukrainian military targets will not cease, in response to Western aid for Ukraine.
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