A candle is left to the ground near the mass grave near a church on April 5, 2022, in the Bucha of Ukraine. (Photographic Credit: Nils Petter Nilsson/Getty Images)
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As President Trump is trying to secure peace for Ukraine, Ukraine is still bombarded by Russia without end. Indeed, the last few weeks have been the most deadly in the Russian war in Ukraine. This sends a very important message that Western leaders cannot ignore – Russia does not want to end the war and not without getting what Putin wants. As President Zelensky commented on the ongoing attacks“At the moment, the Russians are attacking Harkovo, Zapeizachia, Sumy and Ossssa, destroying residential buildings and our political infrastructure. The Russians deliberately kill people, especially children. In Zaporizhzhia, the rockets injured 20 people. […] The Russian war machine continues to destroy lives despite everything. Putin will commit a demonstration of murder to maintain pressure on Ukraine and Europe, as well as to humiliate diplomatic efforts. “
President Zelensky’s statement is supported by conviction as collected by various factors. As indicated by the United Nations, with at least 1,674 civilians (286 killed, 1,388 injured), the number of civilians continued to rise in July, setting a new record for monthly total losses since May 2022. referenced“In July 2025, 22.5% more citizens were killed or injured than in July 2024. killed; 209 injured) in July 2025 compared to 114 (34 killed, 80 injured) in June 2025.” These numbers speak for themselves. Russia does not diminish attacks on the pursuit of peace, but continues to intensify them.
Such an increase in attacks was remarkable for months, despite the fact that Putin agreed to take part in a dialogue with President Trump. For example June saw one of the highest monthly politically victims In three years, with 232 people killed and 1,343 injured (1,575 totaling). This month, the Russian homosexual as the United Nations referenced: “Almost no region of Ukraine was saved, regardless of its distance from the front line. Commenting on developments, Danielle Bell, head of HRMMU human rights mission (HRMMU), stressed:” Citizens throughout Ukraine. June, destroyed a political residential building, killed 30 citizens and left another 172 people who were injured. corridors, underground and bathrooms, covering their ears from the sounds of sirens and explosions.
Similarly, August 2025 is characterized by intensive Russian attacks in Ukraine with a large number of civilians. Including, as President Zelensky traveled to DC to meet President Trump, Russian attacks on the big Ukrainian cities were killed at least 10 people. Given all these reports, there is nothing to indicate that Russia is doing anything to weaken the conflict and reduce the number of attacks – to show good will to negotiate peace.
The pursuit of peace cannot be a one -sided exercise, with Ukraine required to succumb to Putin’s demands. The future of Ukraine cannot be dictated by Putin – the very man who began the war and caused unthinkable pain to the people of Ukraine. Crimes committed by Putin, equivalent to aggression crime, war crimes, crimes against humanity and possibly even genocide, require comprehensive answers, including justice and accountability – rather than red carpets. Peace for Ukraine is urgently necessary and a constant peace. However, the inclination to Putin will not succeed.
