Fighting has intensified in the region as ceasefire talks reach a critical point. Moscow seeks to regain its territory, while Kyiv is willing to retain it as leverage in any negotiations. Recently, Ukrainian troops carried out a bold incursion into Russian territory, marking the first foreign occupation in Russia since World War II.
According to accounts from Ukrainian soldiers, fighting continues in and around the city; however, they admit that rival troops are advancing. Russian state news agencies reported that the Russian army has entered Sudzha. On the other hand, there has been an intense Russian effort to expel Ukrainian forces from the Kursk border region.
Russian authorities have expressed skepticism about the prospects for a ceasefire, indicating that any agreement must be on terms favorable to Russia. For his part, French President Emmanuel Macron mentioned that the situation requires Russia's mediation to achieve peace.
Russian lawmakers have expressed their stance on the negotiations, emphasizing the importance of any agreement being beneficial for Russia. The importance of preserving Russia’s interests amid talks with the United States and Ukraine has been highlighted.
Reports of the resumption of U.S. arms deliveries to Ukraine have emerged following the previous suspension of military aid. Authorities have expressed their openness to a 30-day ceasefire. Meanwhile, tensions continue in the region, with fighting concentrated in Sudzha, a strategic hub for Ukrainian operations.
Discussions in Saudi Arabia have placed the responsibility on Washington to persuade Moscow to accept and implement a ceasefire. Cooperation between Russia and the United States amid the crisis has been a topic of discussion among the leaders of both nations. Meanwhile, civilian casualties are reported in the armed conflict on Ukrainian territory, reinforcing the urgency of finding a peaceful solution to the conflict.
