Russia has once again cast doubt on hopes for ending the ongoing war with Ukraine. Despite recent efforts by U.S. President Donald Trump to broker peace, the Kremlin has placed negotiations on hold.
On Friday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters that while communication channels remain open, talks are currently at a “pause.” He cautioned against expecting quick results, saying it would be unrealistic to look at the situation “through rose-tinted glasses.”
Last month, Trump held a high-profile meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, raising expectations for progress. However, Russia has since escalated its military campaign. Recent missile and drone strikes have not only hit Ukraine but also entered Polish airspace, drawing NATO’s attention.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky continues to insist that a direct summit is essential, but Moscow has demanded that any meeting must take place in Russia a condition Kyiv is unlikely to accept.
Speaking to reporters, Trump admitted he was “not happy” with the latest developments but expressed hope the conflict would “hopefully” end soon. He described the drone incursion into Poland as something that “could have been a mistake,” though Polish officials strongly rejected that claim. Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated firmly: “We would also wish that the drone attack on Poland was a mistake. But it wasn’t. And we know it.”
Earlier this week, Polish and Dutch fighter jets were deployed after Russia launched waves of missiles and drones. Reports indicate that at least 19 entered Polish airspace. Dutch F-35s managed to intercept some, while others fell in undisclosed areas. Thankfully, no casualties were reported.
Military analysts suggest these incursions are not accidental but rather a deliberate attempt by Putin to test NATO’s defenses and measure the alliance’s willingness to respond. Any escalation could bring the world dangerously close to the triggering of NATO’s Article 5 mutual defense clause.
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