The president of the United States, Donald Trump, emphasized on Thursday, April 24 that his government is exerting strong pressure on Russia with the aim of ending the Conflict in Ukraine. “Vladimir, hold!”, He firmly said hours after one of the most intense kyiv missile attacks was recorded since the beginning of the war, more than three years ago.
“We are pressing Russia a lot, and Russia knows it,” he added Trumpwhat was interpreted as a reproach towards the Russian president, Vladimir Putin. From the arrival of American president To power, at the end of January, he was pointed out to maintain a favorable position to Moscow with the purpose of reaching an agreement that ends hostilities.
Russia lethally attacked kyiv: 12 dead and more than 90 injured after bombing
Russia He launched his most deadly offensive on kyiv since July of last year, with a prolonged missile and drones attack that extended for 11 hours, leaving at least 12 people killed and about 90 wounds. He bombing It affected five districts of the Ukrainian capital and caused severe damage to multiple residential buildings.
Also multiple explosions shuddered Kiev and flashes illuminated the night sky, keeping the population on alert. Many families sought refuge in anti -aircraft shelters, even accompanied by their pets. The situation generated fear among the residents, who remained awake throughout the night before the persistence of Russian attacks.
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The negotiations scheduled for Wednesday, April 23 between Of. His., Ukraine, France and the United Kingdomat the ministerial level, they were abruptly canceled after the filtration to the press of a possible intention of Washington to recognize the Russian sovereignty about Crimea, territory that territory that territory that territory that Moscow Annexed in 2014 and is considered by Ukraine as part of its territorial integrity.
In response, Volodimir Zelensky, reaffirmed that “Crimea is our territory”, which caused an immediate criticism of Trumpwho described it as “incendiary“, considering that an agreement with the Kremlin was” very close. “From Europe, the head of the European Union diplomacy, Kaja KallasHe reiterated that “Crimea is Ukraine”, while Emmanuel Macron refused to grant legitimacy to Russian annexation stainingly stating: “But that is why we should give Russia right? No.”
Zelensky about negotiations: “It is in Moscow where they have to make a decision”
during the more than three years of conflict, Zelensky He reiterated that his country is not willing to recognize the currently occupied territory as Russian, qualifying that possibility as a “Red line“Unacceptable. Recently, he indicated that 44 days ago Ukraine accepted a proposal of high fire presented by the US as a first step towards a negotiated solution.
From South AfricaHe pointed out that the course of future negotiations “depends on Russia’s intention because it is in Moscow where they have to make a decision.” Despite the existence of diplomatic conversations, Russia increased their attacks: bombarded Amountscausing the death of more than 30 civilians during the celebration of Palm Sunday; attacked Odessa With drones and launched powerful planning bombs on the city of Zaporiyia.
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