US Embassy Warns of Potential Air Attack in Kyiv
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Warning Issued by US Embassy
The U.S. embassy in Kyiv warned on Friday of a “potentially significant” air attack in the coming days.
“The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has received information concerning a potentially significant air attack that may occur at any time over the next several days,” the embassy said on its website.
“The Embassy, as always, recommends U.S. citizens be prepared to immediately shelter in the event an air alert is announced.”
US President’s Call for Ceasefire
The alert was issued a day after U.S. President Donald Trump repeated his call for a 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, warning of additional sanctions against those that violate it.
Asked by reporters in the Oval Office Friday if he had a message for Russia in light of the U.S. embassy’s warning, Trump told “both parties” to “get this stupid war finished.”
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Ceasefire Negotiations
While Ukraine has said it is ready to adopt the ceasefire immediately, Russia has only proposed a three-day ceasefire this week — a truce that Ukraine has said Russia violated hundreds of times through continued attacks.
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Trump had a “very good and productive” call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday, the White House said, adding that Trump hopes both Ukraine and Russia will agree next week to the proposed 30-day ceasefire.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt, speaking to reporters at a White House briefing on Friday, also reiterated that a Trump meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week in the Middle East was not going to happen.
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In Kyiv, Zelenskyy’s chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, said he spoke by telephone on Friday with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other officials about the proposed ceasefire as part of moves towards a peace agreement.
“The main focus was the question of the ceasefire and prospects for a peace settlement,” Yelenskyy wrote on Telegram, adding that U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Keith Kellogg had also taken part. Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov was also present.
“Also discussed was the importance of implementing the points on which our presidents agreed,” Yermak wrote.
Zelenskyy said Friday that Kyiv will host a meeting of European leaders of the so-called “coalition of the willing” on Saturday.
—With additional files from Global News
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Conclusion
The situation in Ukraine remains volatile, with the US embassy warning of a potential air attack and ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. The international community continues to call for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the current situation in Ukraine?
A: The situation in Ukraine is volatile, with ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
Q: What is the US embassy’s warning about?
A: The US embassy in Kyiv has warned of a potentially significant air attack in the coming days.
Q: What is the status of ceasefire negotiations?
A: Ukraine has said it is ready to adopt a ceasefire immediately, while Russia has proposed a three-day ceasefire.
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