Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,455
Why it matters: The ongoing conflict and uncertain peace negotiations underscore the persistent instability in the region, with implications for international relations and the potential for further escalation.
- Russia and Ukraine exchanged drone and shelling attacks, resulting in civilian casualties in regions including Mykolaivka, Zaporizhia, Kursk, and the Leningrad region, highlighting the continued intensity of the conflict.
- Russian Deputy Defence Minister Aleksei Krivoruchko acknowledged the disruption of Starlink services used by the Russian military, confirming Ukrainian reports, but downplayed its impact on drone operations, raising questions about Russia's reliance on and adaptation to technological disruptions.
- US-mediated peace talks resumed in Geneva, but Zelenskyy voiced doubts about Russia's sincerity, indicating a fragile path towards de-escalation and a potential divergence in objectives between the negotiating parties.
On day 1,455 of the Russia-Ukraine war, both sides continued drone and shelling attacks resulting in casualties on both sides, while peace talks mediated by the US resumed in Geneva. Despite these talks, Zelenskyy expressed skepticism about Russia's commitment to peace, questioning their true objectives.
