Zelenskyy accuses Putin of prolonging Ukraine war

theguardian.com

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of lying about the war's status and trying to prolong the conflict. Zelenskyy stated that Ukrainian forces are still active in the Kursk region, despite Russian claims of control. Russia's defense ministry reported recapturing villages in Kursk, while Zelenskyy warned of a potential new attack on Sumy. He also announced the successful use of a new long-range missile, the "long Neptune," with a range of 1,000 km. In related developments, the UK plans to hold military meetings to advance peace talks. Meanwhile, Ukraine reported downing 130 Russian drones and confirmed injuries from a recent strike in Kryvyi Rih. Russia responded to a drone attack on an oil depot in Krasnodar.


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