+++ Ukraine-Krieg +++: Europäer knüpfen Sicherheitsgespräche mit Russland an Bedingungen

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a five-day ceasefire, specifically for the contested city of Kostjantyniwka in Donetsk, during a meeting with US negotiators at the Kremlin. The ceasefire would allow for a humanitarian operation to evacuate hundreds of people, similar to a previous operation in the city of Oleshky. Putin stated that Russia would need this time to clear the area of mines.

He also expressed the belief that Ukraine aims to control Kostjantyniwka, which he intends to hold near Kramatorsk. The proposed ceasefire would be part of a joint operation between Kyiv and Moscow, with international media representatives, including from the US, invited to witness the situation. This follows a precedent set in Oleshky, where Ukraine and Russia's human rights representatives, mediated by US First Lady Melania Trump, conducted a similar mission.

The US negotiators, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, plan to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Dublin following their discussions with Putin. Britain has imposed sanctions on the Russian oil producer Slawneft and several organizations and vessels linked to the energy sector, marking the first time the UK has targeted Russia's top ten oil producers.

Both Russia and Ukraine attacked each other's capitals early in the morning, one day after peace talks concluded. According to a Reuters witness in Kiev, explosions were heard in the early hours, though it was unclear if any damage occurred. Moscow's mayor announced on Telegram that Russia had shot down five drones targeting the Russian capital.