Limited Ukraine Ceasefire Fails to Halt Russian Attacks

The 30-day truce brokered by Trump and Putin excludes Ukraine from negotiations and faces criticism for ongoing Russian aggression.

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin agreed to a 30-day ceasefire focused on energy infrastructure, but Russia rejected a full ceasefire and demanded an end to Western military aid to Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the agreement, citing continued Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure, including strikes on hospitals and residential areas.
Despite the ceasefire, Russian forces launched missile and drone strikes overnight, while Ukraine reportedly carried out drone attacks on Russian territory.
Upcoming U.S.-Russia negotiations in Jeddah aim to address broader ceasefire terms, but Ukraine remains excluded, raising concerns about its sovereignty in the process.
European allies reaffirmed their military support for Ukraine, while China commended the ceasefire as a potential step toward peace.