Mayor Yuri Zarko of Bilopillya expresses deep skepticism about the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, which were largely seen as ineffective. Following a deadly Russian strike that killed nine people, Zarko highlights the ongoing challenges faced by his community, located dangerously close to the Russian border. With the majority of residents evacuated and essential services non-operational, the grim reality of daily bombardments paints a bleak picture. Zarko's optimistic yet foreboding perspective illustrates the harsh conditions and uncertainty that persist despite attempts at diplomacy.
I was born an optimist...The optimist replies: oh, but it will be much worse later. That describes where we are.
It's very difficult situation in my town...Every day and every night there is shelling, usually glide bombs.
Between 85 and 90% of those living in his town had now evacuated...with banks, supermarkets and other key services closed.
A subsequent two-hour phone call on Monday between Putin and Donald Trump also ended without Russian agreement to a ceasefire.
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