TL;DR
Poland just dropped a major curveball by saying it won’t back any Russia-Ukraine peace deals unless it’s on board. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s recent strike on St. Petersburg keeps tensions simmering as both sides dig in.
Key Stories
- Poland says no to Russia-Ukraine peace deals without its approval — Poland’s government announced it’ll block any peace agreements between Russia and Ukraine unless Warsaw gives the green light, calling it a move to protect its own security interests.
- Ukraine hits St. Petersburg in latest escalation — Ukraine launched an attack on Russia’s second-largest city, St. Petersburg, marking another flashpoint in the ongoing conflict and raising stakes for both sides.
- Russia and Ukraine remain locked in stalemate — With Poland’s veto threat and Ukraine’s military actions, any progress toward peace talks seems stalled as both Russia and Ukraine show no signs of backing down.