According to reports, the peace process discussed in Saudi Arabia between u.s. and Ukrainian officials was the topic of conversation between the president of the u.s. and the russian president in their more than 2 hour phone call on Wednesday. Reportedly, the 30 day ceasefire plan wasn’t fully accepted but the russian president said a full ceasefire would work if the west stopped giving military aid and sharing intelligence, and he has given the order to stop attacks on energy plants. According to the report, about 80% of Ukraine’s energy facilities have been destroyed by Russia, and Kyiv have attacked Russia’s oil and gas facilities.
Reportedly, russian officials say any peace deal must prevent Ukraine from joining nato. According to the report, discussions on the war in Ukraine are scheduled for Sunday in Saudi Arabia.
Reportedly, Russia launched drone attacks on Ukraine overnight, including on a hospital in Sumy, and Ukraine launched 57 drones, including over the Kursk border region. According to a report, Ukrainian troops attempted a ground assault on the russian city of Belgorod but were defeated.