Zelenskyy’s hometown suffers Russian attack as Ukraine pivots towards peace

Following a recent attack in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, carried out by Russia, one woman was tragically killed and multiple others were injured, as reported by Reuters and confirmed by Dnipropetrovsk regional governor Serhiy Lysak. This attack comes in the wake of Ukraine’s acceptance of a ceasefire proposal from the United States, aimed at bringing an end to the longstanding conflict.

The strategic location of the attack, in President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s hometown of Kryvyi Rih, suggests a targeted message to the Ukrainian leader. This is not the first time Kryvyi Rih has faced such aggression from Russia, with previous missile strikes on March 6 resulting in four fatalities and 32 injuries.

As Ukraine shows a willingness to engage in peace talks, with recent discussions held with U.S. officials in Saudi Arabia, Russia’s attack in Kryvyi Rih comes at a critical juncture in the conflict. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has expressed a strong desire for peace, stating that “Ukraine is most interested in peace.”

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed on Tuesday that Ukraine had agreed to the U.S. ceasefire plan.

“The President’s main goal is to end the war. Today, Ukraine has taken a concrete step towards that objective. We hope that Russia will reciprocate,” Secretary Rubio stated during a press briefing in Saudi Arabia.

U.S. officials, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Reuters/Getty )

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President Donald Trump addressed the ceasefire during a speech at the Business Roundtable meeting, acknowledging Ukraine’s commitment to peace.

“Russia has been more cooperative than Ukraine, which is unexpected. We hope to see progress with Russia. Ukraine has agreed to a full ceasefire, which is positive,” President Trump remarked.

Kremlin spokesperson Demitry Peskov indicated on Wednesday that Russia is withholding comment on the U.S.-Ukraine ceasefire proposal until more detailed information is provided. Secretary Rubio assured that the plan will be directly delivered to Russian authorities.

President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin (Alessandro Bremec/NurPhoto via Getty Images | Contributor/Getty Images | Scott Olson/Getty Images)

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Following a tense meeting with President Trump and Vice President JD Vance, President Zelenskyy appeared to shift his stance on the conflict. Despite initial disagreements, the two leaders seemed to have found common ground, with President Trump sharing a letter from Zelenskyy during his congressional address.

“Today, I received an important letter from President Zelenskyy of Ukraine,” President Trump announced. “The letter states, ‘Ukraine is prepared to engage in peace talks promptly to bring about lasting peace. Ukrainians desire peace above all else.’ My team and I are ready to collaborate under President Trump’s guidance to achieve a lasting peace.”