Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:45am on 18 Aug 2024,Sunday International
Ukraine's surprise ground offensive in Russia's Kursk region has disrupted potential ceasefire negotiations set to take place in Doha, Qatar. The talks, mediated by Qatar, aimed to end attacks on energy infrastructure affecting both nations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Ukrainian forces were consolidating their positions in Kursk, intensifying their military efforts. This move, intended to disrupt Russian supply routes, led Russian officials to view the incursion as an escalation, causing a postponement of the meeting. Previous diplomatic efforts, including secret talks in Istanbul and at the UN, failed due to ongoing hostilities.
