Cross-border strikes continue despite US peace envoy visits and proposed moratorium

Cross-border strikes between Russia and Ukraine continued overnight despite announced diplomatic efforts and scheduled visits by American envoys seeking peace negotiations. Russian attacks across several Ukrainian regions, including Zaporizhzhia and Kherson, resulted in multiple civilian casualties. Ukrainian forces targeted Russian border areas and hit an oil refinery with drones.

The violence coincides with statements from US President Donald Trump claiming both nations agreed to halt strikes on energy targets. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy clarified that Kyiv would refrain from targeting Russian energy facilities only if Western allies ensure Moscow stops attacking Ukraine’s energy, transport, and food supply infrastructure. Zelenskyy is also set to travel to the United States for discussions during the UN General Assembly. Meanwhile, European Union officials condemned a recent Russian strike near the Polish border, framing it as a deliberate effort to intimidate European allies.

Sources: Avaz, Beta, CDM, N1, Vijesti