US accuses Russia of 'dangerous and inexplicable escalation' of Ukraine war
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- The United States condemned Russia's recent escalation in the Ukraine conflict, highlighting the launch of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile near the Poland border as a dangerous provocation during ongoing peace negotiations.
- Ukraine called an emergency UN Security Council meeting following a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack, including the use of the hypersonic Oreshnik missile, signaling Moscow's warning to NATO allies.
- Despite progress toward a U.S.-led peace deal, Russia shows no willingness to compromise, blaming Ukraine for the diplomatic deadlock and threatening continued military action if negotiations do not meet its demands.
- European leaders and the U.S. criticized Russia's actions as escalatory and unacceptable, urging both sides to de-escalate and pursue peace,
