Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine

With diplomatic efforts to reach a cease-fire appearing remote, Russia has been escalating its assaults on Ukraine

Jan 20, 2025: U.S. President Donald Trump inaugurated

Feb 12: Trump and Putin hold phone conversation – agree to initiate negotiations aimed at ending war

Feb 18: U.S. and Russian officials meet in Saudi Arabia

Mar 11: Ukraine agrees to U.S.-proposed ceasefire, contingent upon Russia’s acceptance

May 16: First direct Ukrainian-Russian talks since 2022 held in Istanbul

May 24-26: Russian forces launch three of largest aerial assaults since full-scale invasion of Feb 2022. Trump calls President Putin “absolutely crazy”

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RUSSIAN AERIAL ATTACKS ON UKRAINE
(Jan 1 - May 26, 2025)
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Sources: Institute for the Study of War (ISW), Reuters
Picture: Getty Images
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