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Ukraine's Struggle: War, Diplomacy, and Challenges
Ukraine, TernopilWed Nov 19 2025
Ukraine is in a tough spot right now. While President Volodymyr Zelensky is trying to restart peace talks, Russia is not letting up on its attacks. Just the other day, Russia launched a big wave of drone and missile strikes all over Ukraine. The western city of Ternopil got hit hard, with at least 20 people killed and many more hurt. This kind of attack is not common in the west, as Russia has mostly been focusing on the east.
Zelensky said that Russia sent out nearly 500 drones and 50 missiles in one night. These attacks hit energy plants, transport hubs, and regular buildings where people live and work. It's clear that Russia is not backing down, even as Ukraine tries to find a way out of this mess.
On the battlefield, things are not looking great for Ukraine. The city of Pokrovsk in the east is almost under Russian control. And in the southeast, Russia is taking more land in the Zaporizhzhia region. It seems like Russia is gaining ground, and Ukraine is struggling to keep up.
But it's not just the war that Zelensky has to worry about. There's also a big corruption scandal back home. This is a huge problem for him and could make it harder for him to get things done in Parliament. It's a lot to handle, especially when the country is at war.
It's a critical time for Ukraine. The war is intense, diplomacy is tricky, and there are political issues at home. Zelensky has his work cut out for him, trying to keep the country safe and moving forward.
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Are the stalled peace talks a result of secret negotiations between Russia and other global powers?
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