Russia and Ukraine trade blame for continued fighting as US-brokered ceasefire nears its end
A U.S.-brokered 72-hour ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine was set to expire Monday, with both nations accusing each other of violations. Ukraine reported Russian drone, bomb, and artillery attacks on civilian areas in Kharkiv and Kherson, resulting in casualties.
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AI-generatedA U.S.-brokered 72-hour ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine was set to expire Monday, with both nations accusing each other of violations. Ukraine reported Russian drone, bomb, and artillery attacks on civilian areas in Kharkiv and Kherson, resulting in casualties. Russia's Defense Ministry claimed it had strictly observed the ceasefire and accused Ukraine of breaches. The ceasefire, intended to coincide with Russia's Victory Day, followed previous failed attempts to halt the conflict. U.S. and European officials were considering next steps for further negotiations, while the Institute for the Study of War noted that ceasefires without enforcement mechanisms are unlikely to hold.
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5 extractedCeasefires without explicit enforcement mechanisms, credible monitoring, and defined dispute resolution processes are unlikely to hold.
A U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine was due to expire Monday.
Similar ceasefires announced since Russia invaded Ukraine have failed to stop the fighting.
Russia’s Defense Ministry insisted the military has strictly observed the ceasefire and accused Ukraine of repeated violations.
Ukrainian authorities reported Russian drones, bombs, and artillery shelling struck civilian areas, killing at least two and wounding seven.