Russian attacks escalate Ukraine war as Kyiv regains ground

Russia has called for a “cessation of hostilities” in US President Donald Trump’s “aggression against Iran” following coordinated attacks by the United States and Israel on February 28. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov offered mediation in the conflict, while Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed “deep concern”. Meanwhile, the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues with little sign of peace, as Russian forces escalated their offensive in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region and Ukraine made significant gains against Russian troops.

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