Kyiv Under Fire: Peace Talks Intensify 💔🔥

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Kyiv Under Attack: A New Wave of Assault
Powerful explosions rocked Kyiv on Saturday morning, hours after President Zelenskyy concluded a meeting in the United States. According to reports from The Kyiv Independent, the capital came under attack using Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, Iskander ballistic missiles, and Kalibr cruise missiles. Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced that at least five people were injured and a fire was reported in the city’s Holosiivskyi district.

Zelenskyy’s Refined Peace Plan: 90% Complete
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Sunday’s meeting was “specifically intended to refine things as much as we possibly can,” and that the proposed 20-point peace plan is “90% ready.” He added that Ukrainian and American negotiating teams had made significant progress. Notably, Axios reported that Zelenskyy is willing to hold a referendum on the peace plan if Russia agrees to a minimum 60-day ceasefire, and that he would seek public approval if he cannot secure a “strong” position regarding territorial concerns.

Diplomatic Efforts Intensify: A Multi-Front Approach
A flurry of weekend diplomatic activity intensified as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday, and European leaders are scheduled to participate in a call with Zelenskyy and Trump on Saturday. This call is part of a growing effort to forge a peace deal.

Trump’s Skeptical View: ‘He Doesn’t Have Anything’
Donald Trump stated he anticipated a “good” meeting with the Ukrainian leader, though he offered no endorsement of Zelenskyy’s plans, remarking, “He doesn’t have anything until I approve it. So we’ll see what he’s got.”

Russia’s Doubts: “Without an Adequate Resolution”
Russian deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov criticized Zelenskyy and European allies during a Russian television appearance on Friday. Ryabkov asserted that Russia’s ability to reach an agreement would depend on its own work and the political will of the other parties, particularly given what he described as Kyiv and its sponsors – notably within the European Union, which is not in favour of an agreement – stepping up efforts to “torpedo” the peace plan.

A Radically Different Proposal: Ryabkov’s Assessment
Ryabkov explained that the proposal drawn up with Zelenskyy’s input “differs radically” from points initially established through contacts this month involving US and Russian officials. “Without an adequate resolution of the problems at the origin of this crisis, it will be quite simply impossible to reach a definitive accord,” Ryabkov concluded.

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