Russia confirmed it was sending its own delegation to Istanbul but declined to release its peace terms. President Vladimir Putin rejected Turkey’s proposal to hold the talks at the heads-of-state level.
Sunday also saw intensified fighting on the ground. The Russian military claimed to have captured another village in Ukraine’s northern Sumy region, an area where Moscow has reportedly massed over 50,000 troops. Zelensky warned that Russia might be preparing for a renewed ground assault in the region. Ukrainian authorities have evacuated more than 200 villages in anticipation of further attacks.
Meanwhile, inside Russia, two major bridge collapses were reported over the weekend. In Bryansk region, a blast caused a road bridge to collapse, derailing a passenger train bound for Moscow and killing seven people. Hours later, a freight train was derailed by another blast on a rail bridge in neighbouring Kursk region, injuring the train’s driver. Russian officials are treating the incidents as acts of terrorism but have not officially named any perpetrators. A criminal investigation is underway.
Adding to the intensity, Ukraine’s air force reported a record-breaking wave of Russian aerial attacks overnight, with 472 drones and seven missiles launched against Ukrainian territory, the highest number since the start of the war.
The latest developments highlight the rapidly escalating military and strategic dimensions of the conflict, even as both sides prepare to meet for talks that could shape the next phase of the war.
Russia confirmed it was sending its own delegation to Istanbul but declined to release its peace terms. President Vladimir Putin rejected Turkey’s proposal.
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