Russia stepping up attacks on Kyiv because it can, taking advantage of US focus on Iran diverting air defense resources from Ukraine. Russia also responding to Ukrainian successes targeting Russian refineries and a large drone strike on Moscow. Peace deal not close at all as US consumed by Iran situation.
Russia is stepping up attacks because it can - Ukraine struggling for air defense missiles as many diverted to Iran conflict. Russia also responding to Ukrainian successes targeting refineries and a large drone strike on Moscow that produced criticism in Russia. Russia trying to seize back initiative.
How far away is a peace deal for Ukraine?
Francine Lacqua
Tony Halpin
Not close at all. US consumed by Iran situation, unable to move forward discussions between Russia and Ukraine. Marco Rubio said they're not interested in aimless negotiations. Neither side accepts a deal is close.
