A senior UN official, Rosemary DiCarlo, has stated that the prospects for negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are bleak, following a significant escalation in hostilities marked by a record drone attack. The weekend's attacks highlight the dangers of further escalation, particularly regarding civilian safety and ongoing peace efforts. Although there is still a faint hope for negotiations to resume, it is rapidly diminishing. The Kremlin is awaiting Kyiv's response to proposals for renewed talks, but substantial disagreements remain over conditions for a ceasefire and territorial demands.
"The massive wave of attacks over the weekend is a stark warning of how quickly this war can reach new destructive levels. Further escalation would not only aggravate the devastating toll on civilians but also endanger the already challenging peace efforts," UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo told the Security Council.
"This topped the previous record from the night before." The UN official noted that the 'cautious hope' she expressed a month ago has diminished in the face of recent developments.
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