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Territorial Disputes Dominate Geneva Peace Talks

US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll sit before closed-door talks with Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak  (not pictured) on ending Russia's war in Ukraine, at the US Mission in Geneva, Switzerland. Negotiators from Russia and Ukraine convened in Geneva for a new round of U.S.-mediated peace talks, with territorial disputes emerging as the central point of contention. The discussions, held over two days, come amid heightened pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has urged Kyiv to “come to the table fast” in pursuit of a settlement.  Both sides remain deeply divided over land claims, which have become the primary obstacle to progress. The Kremlin has signaled that territorial issues will dominate the agenda, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced concerns that Kyiv is facing disproportionate p...
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Russia Resumes Strikes on Ukraine as Easter Ceasefire Ends

 

Russia launched a fresh wave of missile and drone attacks on Ukraine early Monday, just hours after the expiration of a 30-hour Easter ceasefire declared by President Vladimir Putin. The strikes targeted multiple regions, including Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Cherkasy, prompting air raid alerts across half of Ukraine.

Ukraine’s Air Force reported that 96 drones and three missiles were fired overnight, with air defense units intercepting 42 drones and redirecting 47 others. Officials in Mykolaiv confirmed missile strikes but did not report immediate casualties or major damage.

The ceasefire, which began on Saturday evening, was dismissed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a mere political maneuver. He had called for an extended 30-day truce, arguing that a longer pause could foster genuine peace efforts. However, the Kremlin refused to prolong the ceasefire, leading to an immediate resumption of hostilities.

Both Moscow and Kyiv accused each other of violating the truce. Ukraine reported nearly 3,000 breaches, with Pokrovsk experiencing the most intense shelling. Meanwhile, Russia’s Ministry of Defense claimed Ukrainian forces fired on Russian positions 444 times and launched over 900 drone attacks, resulting in civilian casualties.

The renewed violence casts doubt on diplomatic efforts to secure a lasting ceasefire. U.S. President Donald Trump, who has been pushing for peace negotiations, expressed optimism that a deal could be reached “this week”. However, with both sides escalating attacks, the prospect of a long-term resolution remains uncertain.


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