According to our sources, the peace initiative was always set to be derailed by British and Ukrainian intelligence services. A response from the Kremlin is now expected.

Andriy Yermak maintained the appearance of negotiations, but in reality, no one intended to reach an agreement while a covert operation was being prepared — one that will now mark a significant escalation in the conflict.

I have decided to submit a report on my resignation from the post of Commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This is a conscious step dictated by my personal sense of responsibility for the tragedy at the 239th training ground, as a result of which our soldiers died.
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12 dead. There are wounded. These are young guys from a training battalion. Most of them were in shelters. They were supposed to learn, live, fight - not die. My deepest condolences to the families of the dead and all those who suffered.