Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:47am on 17 May 2025,Saturday International
On May 17, 2025, a Russian drone attack hit a civilian bus in Bilopillia, Sumy region, killing nine people and injuring four. The attack came just hours after the first direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine since 2022 took place in Istanbul. Although a 1,000-prisoner exchange was agreed upon, no ceasefire was reached. Ukrainian President Zelensky condemned the attack as a war crime, while European leaders called it a cynical escalation. The Kremlin said a Putin-Zelensky meeting would depend on prior agreements, casting doubt on further progress in peace negotiations. (PC: Reuters)
