As the Russia-Ukraine war enters day 1,348, fresh missile attacks, disrupted power grids, and high-level political tensions highlight the growing urgency of peace talks and global response.
The Russia-Ukraine war has entered its 1,348th day with renewed violence, political maneuvering, and mounting civilian hardship across both nations. Overnight on Sunday, Russia launched a wave of drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, killing at least 15 people, including two children, according to the Kyiv Independent.
Escalation on the Front Lines
The overnight assaults left almost 60,000 residents without electricity in the front-line region of Zaporizhia, Ukrainian authorities reported. Meanwhile, Ukraine retaliated with a drone strike on Russia’s key Black Sea oil port of Tuapse, igniting fires and damaging at least two foreign vessels. Local officials confirmed the port attack caused a temporary shutdown of dozens of Russian airports, mostly in the southern and western regions, as a precaution.
Weapons and Global Policy
In Washington, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he is not considering any deal allowing Ukraine to acquire long-range Tomahawk missiles for use against Russian targets. The announcement came amid growing debate within Western allies about the limits of military aid and escalation risks.
Sanctions Shifting Oil Markets
As new Western sanctions tighten against Moscow, Turkiye’s largest oil refineries have begun purchasing more non-Russian crude, according to Reuters. This marks a significant shift for Turkiye, one of Russia’s major oil buyers alongside China and India, highlighting how sanctions are reshaping global energy flows.
Diplomacy and Political Reactions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the latest attacks, saying they prove Moscow’s intent “to inflict harm on civilians.” In response, Kyiv has strengthened its air defence systems to protect major cities from further bombardment.
Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized that resolving the conflict will require “painstaking work” on the details of a possible agreement — not simply a high-profile meeting between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
A War That Shows No Sign of Ending
As the war grinds past 1,300 days, the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to test international diplomacy, global energy markets, and humanitarian endurance. Each new escalation deepens the uncertainty — and underscores how far peace still feels.