Ukraine Conflict Intensifies as Peace Talks Face Obstacles

Efforts for a ceasefire stall as Ukraine refines long-range missile capabilities and diplomatic tensions rise.

U.S. President Donald Trump has limited Keith Kellogg's role to a special envoy for Ukraine, reportedly following Russian objections over his perceived pro-Ukraine stance.
Ukraine successfully tested and deployed an upgraded 'Lange Neptun' missile with a range of 1,000 kilometers, marking a significant advancement in its military capabilities.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy formally appointed a delegation, led by Andrij Jermak, to prepare for potential peace negotiations with Russia.
The British-led 'Coalition of the Willing' is planning to discuss mechanisms for securing a future Ukraine-Russia ceasefire in an upcoming meeting of military chiefs in London.
Ukraine confirmed the withdrawal of its forces from Sudscha in Russia's Kursk region, while both sides report ongoing clashes; independent verification of battlefield claims remains unavailable.