On the 418th day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba was skeptical about the chances of success of peace efforts. At the same time, a Moscow court sentenced an opponent to 25 years in prison.
"You cannot say that you are in favor of peace while trying to conquer more territory, committing more atrocities, destroying villages and towns," said Kuleva. Offers of mediation between the two countries have multiplied in recent weeks. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said he had discussed joint mediation with China and the United Arab Emirates.