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Zelenskiy says Russia continues attacking Ukraine ahead of summit

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Posted on August 15, 2025

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KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday Russia continued attacking Ukraine ahead of a summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, but its attempt to demonstrate

Zelenskiy Accuses Russia of Ongoing Attacks Ahead of Key Summit

Ongoing Conflict and Diplomatic Tensions

KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday Russia continued attacking Ukraine ahead of a summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, but its attempt to demonstrate power by launching a new assault in the east failed.

Zelenskiy's Remarks on Attacks

"On the day of the negotiations, they also kill people. And that says a lot," Zelenskiy said on the Telegram messenger.

Implications for Peace Talks

"The war continues. It continues precisely because there is no order, nor any indication that Moscow is preparing to end this war," he added.

(Reporting by Yuliia Dysa, writing by Pavel Polityuk, Editing by William Maclean)

Key Takeaways

  • Zelenskiy accuses Russia of ongoing attacks.
  • The attacks coincide with a key summit.
  • Russia's assault in the east reportedly failed.
  • Zelenskiy highlights lack of peace efforts from Moscow.
  • Diplomatic tensions remain high.

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