Ukraine Peace Talks Stall as War Grinds On

0:00This is Cory, keeping you informed on what's happening worldwide. You're listening to Global News today. Russia's war in Ukraine grinds on even as global eyes turn to the conflict in Iran. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his country stands ready for peace talks right now, but allies seem fixated on the Middle East. Recent Russian strikes have killed at least 10 people, including children. In Karkeev, Ukraine's second biggest city, with more injuries from, follow-up attacks. Meanwhile, Ukraine and Russia wrapped up a major prisoner swap, each side releasing 500 captives after talks involving the United States. Fighting persists would drone and missile hits on trains, ports, and homes across regions like Niper Petrovsk and Odesa. Zelensky has pushed for stronger action against Russia's shadow fleet of oil tankers dodging sanctions after one such vessel got seized in the north. See? President Donald Trump revealed he had a very good phone call with Vladimir Putin, touching on Ukraine peace prospects and the Iran situation.

1:02Trump pressed Putin to end the Ukraine war to help with Iran, and sources say the US might ease oil sanctions on Russia soon due to spiking prices. This comes as planned trilateral talks got delayed by the Middle East crisis. Tensions flair over a damaged Russian oil pipeline through Ukraine to Hungary and Slovakia, with those countries threatening to block aid unless fixed. Ukraine blames Russian attacks and says repairs take time. On defenses, key faces critical shortages of Patreon missiles and eyes-joint projects with allies to build its own ballistic missile interceptors. Experts Warren Putin might escalate beyond Ukraine if talk-stall, seeking bigger gains or regime change there. Kids like 14-year-old Marco and Krivyris share raw fears of dying young amid endless alerts and losses, highlighting the war's deep human toll. Now in its fourth year, support for this episode comes from our sponsor. See the description. What is cooler than cool, a pillow that plays your sound?

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