Russia makes sudden advance in Ukraine before Trump-Putin summit, maps show

Summary

Russian forces have made a sudden advance near Dobropillia in eastern Ukraine, escalating the conflict just before the planned Trump-Putin summit in Alaska.

Key Points
  • Russian forces advanced at least 10 km near Dobropillia in eastern Ukraine, aiming to pressure Kyiv ahead of the US-Russia summit.
  • DeepState war map shows a significant Russian push near Kostyantynivka and Pokrovsk to encircle these towns.
  • US President Trump and Russian President Putin are set to meet in Alaska to discuss a possible deal to end the war.
  • Ukrainian officials report infiltration attempts by Russian forces but deny a full breakthrough, while Zelenskiy rejects ceding territory to Russia.
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