Russia Ukraine War: Key Events Day 1373

Okay,⁤ here’s a summary of the key points from ⁢the ⁢provided text, broken ⁣down by topic:

Fighting:

* ⁢ Pokrovsk: Russia claims to⁤ have almost completely surrounded and controls⁢ 70% of pokrovsk. Putin states ⁤fighting will stop if Ukraine withdraws, or else Russia will ‍achieve it’s objectives by force. Ukraine claims to be successfully blocking Russian assaults on pokrovsk and Myrnohrad, and Russia has ‍deployed reserves.
* Drone Attacks: Russia reports shooting down 118 Ukrainian drones, with a significant number over the Belgorod region.
* ⁣ Russian Advance: Putin claims Russia’s advance is “noticeably increasing” across the front lines.

Peace Process:

* US-Ukraine Talks: Ukraine and the US are meeting this week to discuss a peace formula developed‍ in Geneva,focusing on security guarantees for Kyiv.
* Putin’s⁢ Position: putin suggests the US-Ukraine proposals could be a basis for future‍ agreements, but will continue fighting if necessary. He also deems⁢ the current Ukrainian leadership illegitimate due to the postponement of elections under martial law.
* ⁤ ⁣ Ukraine’s red Line: Ukraine,⁢ through Yermak, firmly states it will ⁢ not ⁣cede territory⁣ to Russia for ⁢peace.
* Germany’s Stance: Germany supports US efforts for a solution but emphasizes the need for Ukraine’s strong defence and security, and opposes forced territorial concessions.
* NATO Membership: Russia continues to view Ukraine’s potential NATO membership as a⁣ threat.

In essence,the situation remains highly contested with conflicting reports from both sides. While ther are ongoing diplomatic efforts, significant obstacles remain, especially regarding territorial integrity and security guarantees.