Ukrainian forces are defending the eastern Donetsk city of Kostiantynivka against infiltrating Russian troops, denying a Kremlin claim that Moscow has captured the strategic gateway. The ongoing battle for this industrial hub represents a critical flashpoint as both nations escalate missile and drone strikes on major urban centers and frontlines.
Russian forces have targeted Kostiantynivka for months to secure a path toward Kramatorsk, the last Ukrainian-held stronghold in Donetsk Province coveted by President Vladimir V. Putin. Despite staggering casualties and a largely stalled advance, Mr. Putin reiterated his determination to expand military operations during a recent visit to troops. Meanwhile, diplomatic maneuvering intensified as President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine spoke by phone with President Trump on Saturday, agreeing to continue their discussions in person during the upcoming NATO summit on Wednesday. Additionally, Mr. Trump held a ninety-minute telephone call with Mr. Putin, as confirmed by Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, highlighting the shifting geopolitical dynamics surrounding the war.
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