Moscow said he captured territory shortly before peace conversations began in Saudi Arabia.
Moscow says he has made new benefits in the Ukraine Sumy region and the Kursk Russian region as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy He said he was « totally committed » to having a constructive dialogue with representatives of the United States before talks in Saudi Arabia to discuss how to end the Russian war in Ukraine.
North -American and Ukrainian negotiators will meet Talks in Jeddah Red Sea City On Tuesday, with the administration of the President of the United States, Donald Trump, who went to secure a ceasefire and a « frame » for a peace agreement.
Despite the upcoming conversations, the Russian Ministry of Defense said in an informative session that their forces had « released » the small town of Novenke, in Sumy, near the Kursk border. Moscow also announced the recovery of the peoples of Lebedevka, Malaya Loknya, Cherkasskoye Porechnoye and Kositsa in Kursk.
Russia briefly occupied parts of the sum of Ukraine at the beginning of its exclusive invasion by 2022, but since then it has not taken any territory.
Kyiv has not yet commented on Russia’s statement of capturing novenke, which analysts say they could bring Russian troops closer to blocking a Ukrainian supply Gran Via.
Zelenskyy said to his night address on Sunday: « I want to thank all our units that they are firmly and against all the odds of destroying the occupant, repellent attacks and defending our positions.
« Diplomacy will only be strong in strong front -line positions. And we are doing our best to make sure that the Ukraine’s front-line needs are met. «
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The US was cut off Access to Ukraine to Intelligence Exchange and satellite data, as well as help – following a Public spoiled white house With Zelenskyy, with the aim of forcing Kiev to negotiate the end of the invasion of Russia, the largest conflict in Europe since World War II.
Zelenskyy invited Trump’s anger to reject a mineral agreement, which Ukrainian President says he should involve a security guarantee of the United States. But the Trump administration has refused to commit this, and instead asked Europe to facilitate help in the country baptized by war.
In the meantime, European leaders have agreed to promote defense spending, as they pledged to support Ukraine against Russian threats. Washington has also poured cold water on Ukraine NATO ambitions.
Zelenskyy confirmed on Saturday that he would visit Saudi Arabia next week and after meeting with Prince Colonel Mohammed Bin Salman, on Monday, Ukrainian diplomatic and military representatives would stay at a meeting on Tuesday with the United States.
« Ukraine has been seeking peace since the first second of this war. Realistic proposals are on the table. The key is to move quickly and effectively, « said Ukrainian President on X.
In the meantime, the North -American envoy, Steve Witkoff, confirmed that he would meet with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia, which he said would discuss a « initial cessation » and a « frame » for a longer agreement.
The Secretary of State of the United States, Marco Rubio, will also visit Saudi Arabia between March 10 and 12 for conversations with Ukrainian counterparts, according to a statement from the United State Department of State.
He will also have talks with Prince Mohammed to discuss regional issues and ways to strengthen United States-Saudi’s Arabic bonds, said the State Department.
Rubio talked with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Friday and said Trump wanted to end the War in Ukraine As soon as possible.
Will be the first high-level meeting of US and Ukrainian officials since February 28 meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump was diverted in a shouting match And he ended with the Ukrainian leader who was asked to leave the White House.
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