Black Sea Ceasefire Stalls Over Russian Demands for Sanctions Relief

Ukraine accuses Russia of ongoing attacks as European leaders discuss military aid and peacekeeping options in Paris.

The U.S.-mediated Black Sea ceasefire agreement remains unimplemented as Russia insists on sanctions relief, including access to SWIFT, which the EU has rejected.
Ukraine reports continued Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, contradicting Moscow's claims of compliance with the ceasefire terms.
European leaders are meeting in Paris to deliberate on military aid, with France pledging €2 billion in support, and exploring peacekeeping measures to secure a potential truce.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized Russia for lacking genuine interest in peace and accused it of using negotiations to delay progress.
The EU maintains that sanctions will only be lifted following a complete withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukrainian territory.