Steinmeier urges China to use its influence on Russia to end war against Ukraine
German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has called on China to use its influence over Russia to secure an end to Russian attacks on Ukraine and the start of serious peace negotiations.
Russia launched a drone strike at a Dnipro train station on Thursday, resulting in the death of at least 14 Ukrainian civilians. This incident occurred amid a US-brokered localized ceasefire in the occupied city of Oleshky, which has been in effect for three days. The ceasefire, praised by both Kyiv and Moscow, was brokered by US first lady Melania Trump.
However, some warned that Russia might exploit the ceasefire for military resupply and propaganda purposes. The ceasefire has also raised concerns about the conflict's death toll, which continues to rise in other areas. The situation has boosted Melania Trump's popularity among Ukrainians, with one Ukrainian stating, "We like Melania more!" ahead of upcoming US-led negotiations.
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