Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,452

Why it matters: The escalating conflict and strained negotiations highlight the precarious balance of power and the potential for further destabilization in Eastern Europe, demanding close international attention.
- Drone attacks escalate, impacting civilian populations in Odesa, Bryansk, Luhansk, Zaporizhia, and Belgorod.
- NATO and US officials report staggering Russian losses, while Zelenskyy claims Russia has damaged every power plant in Ukraine.
- Zelenskyy expresses unease over US pressure for concessions and accuses Moscow of delaying tactics ahead of Geneva ceasefire talks.
On day 1,452, the Russia-Ukraine war intensifies with drone attacks and heavy casualties on both sides, as ceasefire talks loom in Geneva. Zelenskyy voices concerns over pressure from the US and Moscow's shifting negotiation tactics, signaling a potentially volatile path to any resolution.

