Ukraine Strikes Deep Inside Russia Amid Talks Of Temporary Cease-Fire
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty • • world
Key Points:
- Ukrainian drones struck a Russian oil facility in Perm, about 1,500 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, marking another long-range attack on Russian energy infrastructure amid ongoing conflict.
- The Security Service of Ukraine claimed responsibility, emphasizing that no region supporting the war against Ukraine is safe from attacks, as Kyiv continues to expand its strike range inside Russia.
- Concurrently, Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities Odesa and Dnipro, causing casualties and significant damage to civilian infrastructure.
- US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed a potential temporary cease-fire around May 9, the anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe, with Putin reportedly open to the idea.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded by seeking clarification from the US administration about the proposed cease-fire's scope and intentions.
