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Despite occasional diplomatic gestures, such as prisoner swaps, the reality on the ground remains contentious. Russian strikes continue to cause civilian casualties, as evidenced by a recent missile attack in Kyiv that killed 23 civilians. Ukrainian officials criticize Moscow for rejecting a US-backed ceasefire proposal agreed upon over 100 days ago.
Putin warns that if negotiations fail, Russia will resort to military means to achieve its goals, pushing for increased diplomatic pressure on Ukraine’s allies to influence Kyiv's position.