🔥Ukraine Under Attack: War, Peace Talks 💥

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Russia Unleashes Wave of Drone and Missile Attacks
Overnight, Russian forces launched a massive aerial assault against Ukrainian infrastructure, deploying a staggering 653 drones and 51 missiles. While the majority of these attacks were successfully intercepted by Ukrainian air defenses, the sheer scale of the operation highlighted Russia’s continued offensive capabilities and demonstrated a clear strategy to inflict damage on Ukrainian logistics and vital assets.

Fastiv Station Reduced to Rubble
A particularly devastating strike occurred on Friday, resulting in the complete destruction of the main station building and significant damage to rolling stock at a critical railway hub in Fastiv, a town southwest of Kyiv. This attack underscored Russia’s willingness to directly target Ukraine's transportation networks, aiming to disrupt supply lines and hinder military operations.

Peace Talks Stalled by Disagreements
Ongoing discussions between the United States and Ukraine in Florida have been protracted, with both sides grappling with fundamental disagreements regarding the US’s initial peace plan. The plan, widely seen as favoring Moscow, is under review, and a revised version has yet to be released, reflecting the deep-seated concerns about its terms.

Putin Issues Stark Warning on Donbas
President Putin delivered a forceful warning to Ukrainian troops, demanding a full withdrawal from the Donbas region—encompassing the Donetsk and Luhansk regions—by the end of the week. He asserted Russia would “liberate these territories by force” if necessary, demonstrating a renewed determination to consolidate its control over the strategically important area.

NATO Membership Remains a Key Point of Contention
The question of Ukraine’s potential NATO membership continues to be a central obstacle in negotiations. Kyiv and its European allies maintain that guaranteeing Ukraine’s security would be the most effective deterrent to future Russian aggression, a stance vehemently opposed by Russia and echoed by figures like Donald Trump, who remains unconvinced of Ukraine’s prospects for joining the military alliance.