Ukraine war: Europeans tie security talks with Russia to conditions
Zelenskyy: Ceasefire to be topic at next peace talks +++ US satellite internet Starshield reportedly throttled again in Ukraine +++ Meeting of US negotiators with Putin concluded +++ The news blog.
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a new temporary ceasefire in the city of Kostjantyniwka, Donetsk region, to allow hundreds of people to be evacuated in a humanitarian operation. He said Russia needs a five-day ceasefire to clear the area of mines. Putin met with US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the Kremlin, and they will also meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Dublin.
The proposal comes after a similar operation in Oleschky, Cherson region, where hundreds of people were evacuated with the help of international media and US First Lady Melania Trump's mediation. Russia and Ukraine have also exchanged attacks on their capitals, with explosions reported in Kyiv and Moscow claiming to have downed five drones heading towards the city.
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