FRANCE 24 Exclusive - 'When leaders talk about a ceasefire, soldiers don't believe it at all'

FRANCE 24 Exclusive - 'When leaders talk about a ceasefire, soldiers don't believe it at all'

As diplomatic efforts continue on how to bring an end to the war in Ukraine, the deadly conflict is still in full swing on the ground. Limited ceasefire measures negotiated so far relate to energy infrastructure and the shipping route in the Black Sea. But along the frontline fierce fighting is continuing, with Russian and Ukrainian troops engaged in drone and artillery battles. Our reporters filmed with an artillery unit near the frontline towa…

Drones have fundamentally changed war and become the weapon that claims the most victims. Ukraine is investing heavily in drones this year to compensate for the lack of conventional weapons and soldiers.

Ceasefire? What ceasefire? Killer Russian drones rain down across Ukraine

“And against this backdrop, speaking about easing pressure on Russia, lifting sanctions, and so on, is definitely inappropriate and unhelpful,” says Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Ukrainians in front line regions reel from losses, but say hope dies last for them

Into their fourth year of war, Ukrainians living in or near front line regions of their country grapple with their losses and contemplate an uncertain future.

Drones, Mines and Snipers: Ukraine’s Front Line Is a World Away from Peace Talks

Hunted by drones, stalked by snipers and surrounded by minefields, soldiers fighting in Ukraine can’t risk even a small lapse in concentration. That is why Col. Dmytro Palisa, commander of Ukraine’s 33rd Mechanized Brigade, instructs his soldiers to ignore speculation about a possible cease-fire. “They start relaxing, they start overthinking, putting on rose-colored glasses, thinking that tomorrow will be easier. No,” he said in an interview at …

The Ukraine War Ceasefire - Zeihan on Geopolitics

Here’s a quick update on what’s going on in the Ukraine War and the discussions of a potential ceasefire.Ukrainian forces had to withdraw from Kursk following a Russian assault. This was conveniently timed during the US intelligence blackout. Ukraine lost plenty of equipment and were on the receiving end of some new Russian drone tactics.Trump has been spewing some more Russian propaganda, like 10,000 Ukrainians being trapped (which had already …