Russia Ukraine war day 1459 fighting intensifies
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- Russia launched drone and shelling attacks across Ukraine, resulting in casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure, including an attack on a US-owned Mondelez facility, prompting condemnation from Ukrainian officials.
- Ukraine claimed responsibility for drone strikes on Russian territory, targeting a ballistic missile plant and a gas plant, while also alleging the neutralization of Russian assassination plots against key Ukrainian figures.
- Zelenskyy discussed trilateral negotiations with NATO Secretary-General Rutte, emphasizing aligned views and the importance of EU involvement, as demonstrations in support of Ukraine took place in major Western cities ahead of the war's fourth anniversary.
Why it matters: The escalating conflict and reciprocal attacks underscore the fragile state of peace negotiations and the potential for further escalation, impacting international relations and global economic stability.
