Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with two U.S. Envoys in Moscow on Thursday, according to Taoiseach Micheál Martin. The meeting took place amid ongoing peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. Martin said the European Union should decide on its representative for the negotiations within weeks.
A car bombing in Moscow on Friday injured an adviser to Ukraine’s former prime minister, Mykola Azarov. The attack targeted Sergei Zavorotnyi, who previously worked under Azarov. Zavorotnyi was hospitalized with injuries. The Russian Investigative Committee confirmed the attack but did not identify suspects. This follows a similar bombing earlier in the week.
Ukraine reported a record 3,000 Russian casualties in a single day, according to recent claims. Meanwhile, Russia claims to have control over half of the unoccupied Donbas region. The war continues with no significant territorial gains for either side.
Peace talks between Ukraine and Russia have made little progress. Moscow is now pushing for broader discussions on Europe’s security, according to Euronews. This shift raises concerns about Russia’s influence over European policy.
Three years after a failed peace mission led by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Europe is now seeking a direct role in the latest diplomatic efforts. The EU is still deciding who will represent the continent in negotiations. The decision is expected to be made soon.
