Murder and terror in Ukraine: violent attacks and great prisoner exchange!
Murder and terror in Ukraine: violent attacks and great prisoner exchange!
on Monday, May 26, 2025, in 1,187. Day of the war in Ukraine, Ukrainian officials report on an intensive air raid of the Russian armed forces, in which the number of fatalities rose from 12 to 13. Among the injured are at least 60 people, including three children aged 8, 12 and 17, from the Zhytomyr region. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, 298 drones and 69 rockets were used, of which 266 drones and 45 rockets could be intercepted. The Russian Ministry of Defense, on the other hand, states that troops have gained control of the Romaniva village in the eastern region of Donetsk.
In addition to these offensive military measures, Russia and Ukraine have carried out the greatest prisoner exchange so far since hostility began. In a exchange stretched over three days, 1,000 prisoners were released. Many of the emotional encounters of the released reports of relief and joy, although they are often heavily emaciated.political reactions and international diplomacy
In the political reactions to the recent events, US President Donald Trump criticizes the Kremlin and warns of the serious consequences of a complete takeover of Ukraine. Trump is considering imposing additional sanctions against Russia. In addition to Trump, Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj asks the international leaders to increase the pressure on Russia. He emphasizes that the silent international actors are dangerous and additional sanctions are necessary to stop aggression. Germany's Foreign Minister Johann WadePhul and EU diplomat Kaja Kallas agree to this call and are calling for more international pressure on Moscow.Furthermore, the US special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, the Russian air raid as a clear violation of the Geneva Peace Protocol from 1977 and demands an immediate ceasefire.
economic effects of the war
The effects of the war are also shown in the global economic situation, which is characterized by severely increased energy prices and high inflation. Germany is particularly affected, which is highly dependent on energy imports from Russia. Inflation in Germany has increased significantly since 2021, which is due to higher energy prices, material shortages and delivery bottlenecks. The aggressive approach of Russia accelerates the increase in prices, especially in food. Oil prices rose quickly, and the stop of natural gas deliveries from Russia led to a drastic increase in gas prices in Western Europe. Although international market prices for natural gas have recently fallen, consumers do not benefit.
The western sanctions and the decline in trade between the EU and Russia also have an impact on the gross domestic product (GDP) in Germany. Companies are unsettled by investments, which leads to a decline in consumption and investments. As a result of the economic sanctions, GDP of Russia has also declined more, while the government continues to invest considerably considerable sums in the military, which tightens the budget situation. Extensive financial aid from the West flowed to Ukraine, with the USA being the greatest supporter, followed by the EU.
The current situation shows that both the military and diplomatic efforts are decisive in order to find a way out of the conflict. The pressure on Russia has to be further increased in order to cope with the humanitarian and economic consequences for the region and beyond.
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