Russia, Ukraine Trade Blame Over Failed Truce
Get the Geopolitics newsletter
Daily geopolitics — wars, elections, sanctions, the diplomatic moves that move markets. Free.
- Russia killed three Ukrainian civilians within a 24‑hour period, according to Reuters.
- Russia accuses Ukraine of violating the US‑brokered 3‑day truce.
- Ukraine accuses Russia of violating the US‑brokered 3‑day truce.
- Institute for the Study of War reports that Russian attacks and battlefield clashes persisted despite the ceasefire.
Why it matters: Ukraine loses a hoped‑for pause and three civilians die, while Russia's accusations further erode confidence in the U.S.-brokered cease‑fire, making future diplomatic negotiations harder and risking additional civilian harm.
