France has condemned Russia's latest overnight strikes on Ukraine, calling them evidence of Moscow's lack of readiness to seriously engage in peace negotiations. Source: France 24 with reference to a statement by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs Details: Despite Russia's claims of being open to talks,

As Trump pushes for peace, Ukraine accuses Russia of a deadly drone and missile strike, "as if there were no efforts by the world to stop this war."

NO PROMISES — If Monday was a day of promising resets and unexpected breakthroughs on the road toward peace in Ukraine, today was something of a regression to the mean. The auspicious talk of security guarantees and bilateral and trilateral meetings gave way to reality.