Kremlin: In Contact with US, Hopes for Peace; Claims Control of Kostiantynivka
The Kremlin stated it maintains communication with the US administration and hopes peace efforts succeed, while also claiming Russia has captured Kostiantynivka and continues to expand buffer zones.
The Kremlin announced that it remains in contact with the US administration and expressed hope that Washington's efforts to achieve peace will be successful. This signals a potential diplomatic channel amid ongoing conflict.
Separately, Russia claimed a strategic achievement by taking control of the settlement of Kostiantynivka and said it continues to create buffer zones near the front lines. The statement comes as part of Russia's broader offensive operations in eastern Ukraine.
Source: First Squawk