Russia ramps up pressure on all fronts as Ukraine offers to buy US Patriots
Briefly

Recent fatal attacks in Ukrainian cities have led to significant civilian casualties, drawing attention to Ukraine's urgent request for US air defense systems. The situation has escalated with a nighttime drone strike in Dnipro resulting in three deaths, including a child. As Ukraine's officials engage in high-profile discussions in Paris with US and European counterparts, hopes for a broader ceasefire face challenges amid Russia's hardline stance and accusations of ceasefire violations by Ukraine. Despite an unofficial ceasefire, hostilities regarding energy infrastructure persist.
Ukraine has seen devastating civilian casualties from Russian air attacks, leading to an urgent appeal from Kyiv to acquire US air defense systems to protect its citizens.
High-stakes diplomatic meetings are underway in Paris, where US officials are discussing the ongoing conflict with European allies, highlighting the urgency of Ukraine's defense needs.
Despite a self-imposed ceasefire, Russia maintains a hardline stance against Ukraine, accusing it of violating the ceasefire terms, creating challenges for any potential peace negotiations.
Moscow continues to downplay the effectiveness of the ceasefire as they claim to have intercepted numerous Ukrainian drones targeting critical energy infrastructure in Russia.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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