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Ukraine's Kursk Offensive Disrupts Secret Ceasefire Talks with Russia

Aug 17, 2024, 12:28 PM

Secret negotiations between Ukraine and Russia aimed at establishing a partial ceasefire have been disrupted by Ukraine's recent military incursion into Russia's western Kursk region. The talks, which were set to take place in Doha, Qatar, were intended to halt strikes on energy and power infrastructure on both sides. The Washington Post reported that the surprise offensive by Ukraine has postponed the planned meetings between Ukrainian and Russian delegations. Russia has not canceled the talks but requested more time.