US accuses Russia of 'dangerous and inexplicable escalation' of war in Ukraine
ABC News • • world
Key Points:
- The United States condemned Russia's recent escalation in the Ukraine conflict, particularly highlighting the launch of the nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile near the Poland-Ukraine border, calling it dangerous and inexplicable amid ongoing peace negotiations.
- Ukraine requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting following a large-scale Russian attack involving hundreds of drones and missiles, including the hypersonic Oreshnik, signaling a warning to NATO allies.
- The attack occurred despite reported progress toward a U.S.-led peace deal and coincided with deteriorating U.S.-Russia relations, including Russia's condemnation of the U.S. seizure of an oil tanker and President Trump's support for tough sanctions on Russia.
- Russia's UN ambassador blamed Ukraine for the diplomatic deadlock
