Life in Ukraine Has Become More Dangerous Since Cease-Fire Talks Began

nytimes.comPublished: 5/2/2025

Summary

As peace talks between Russia and Ukraine kick off, civilians face escalating danger with casualties surging this year compared to last year, including three deaths and 18 injuries from a drone attack on March 11 alone. Russian airstrikes have targeted civilian areas like playgrounds, sidewalks, and apartment buildings across the region, while newoffensives in the north, east, and south have further destabilized the conflict.