Russian strikes in Ukraine kill around 30 people, according to reporting from NDTV. The developments come as the United States signals that progress toward a political settlement remains limited.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns that the war is at a “dangerous stalemate” after nearly five years of fighting, saying the situation could escalate. Multiple outlets report Rubio calling for the conflict to end through a negotiated settlement as soon as possible.
Ukrainska Pravda adds context on why diplomacy is not moving quickly, saying negotiations are proving elusive due to disagreements over territorial demands and concerns about escalation. Together, the sources present a picture of ongoing battlefield harm paired with US efforts to push for negotiations, despite continuing differences between the parties.
