Russia says Ukraine, backed by Europe, is trying to wreck peace talks

Reuters

Russia has accused Ukraine, with backing from some European countries, of taking actions that threaten ongoing peace talks between the two nations. These direct talks, held on May 16 for the first time in over three years, ended without a ceasefire agreement.

Russia’s defence ministry claims Ukraine increased drone and missile strikes on Russian territory starting May 20, using Western-supplied weapons and hitting civilian areas. It says Russian defences intercepted over 2,300 drones in a week.

Meanwhile, Ukraine has also reported a surge in Russian attacks, including a large-scale missile strike over the weekend.

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin's actions and warned of possible new sanctions.

Russia says its military strikes are precise and aimed only at Ukrainian military targets, while Ukraine has not officially responded to Russia's latest claims.

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