As the war in Ukraine enters its 880th day, the conflict continues to evolve with ongoing fighting, diplomatic efforts, political developments, and military advancements. In recent developments, one person was killed and four others wounded in a drone attack launched by Ukraine on a cargo ship in Russia’s Krasnodar region. Russia’s military has captured a village in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, while a Russian air attack damaged an energy facility in Ukraine’s Sumy region.
Diplomatically, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba visited China for talks, Hungary threatened to block EU refunds for member states supporting Ukraine until oil transit issues are resolved, and Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy held talks with Vatican officials and US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.
In terms of politics, nearly a third of Ukrainians would accept territorial concessions to Russia for a quick end to the war, according to a recent poll. Meanwhile, a court in Moscow found Russian journalist Mikhail Zygar guilty in absentia for distributing false information about the Russian army.
On the military front, Zelenskyy highlighted progress in Ukraine’s missile programme, indicating the country’s move towards using its own missiles rather than relying on partners. Economically, the US Treasury Department ordered banks to disclose their holdings of Russian assets, with the goal of eventually seizing and selling them to support the Ukrainian economy.
Overall, the conflict in Ukraine continues with various developments on multiple fronts, highlighting the complex and ongoing nature of the war.
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