Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:15pm on 19 Mar 2025,Wednesday International
Hours after Vladimir Putin told Donald Trump that Russia would halt strikes on Ukrainian energy sites, both nations launched fresh attacks. Ukraine reported Russian strikes on hospitals, including one in Sumy, while Russia said Ukrainian drones hit an oil depot in Krasnodar. Moscow intercepted 57 drones, 35 near Kursk. Putin rejected a full ceasefire, demanding an end to Western military aid. Zelensky criticized Putin’s stance and confirmed an upcoming call with Trump. Meanwhile, U.S.-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia continue. Russia and the U.S. are expected to set new meeting dates soon.
