The Russia-Ukraine conflict saw fresh escalation and diplomatic shifts over the last 24 hours, marked by renewed attacks, international reports of human rights abuses, and evolving political statements, News.az reports
According to the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ukrainian civilians have been subjected to systematic torture in more than 100 detention centers run by Russian authorities across occupied territories and Russia itself. The report detailed cases of electric shocks, beatings, mock executions, and noted at least 36 deaths linked to poor detention conditions. Kyiv has acknowledged some cases of ill-treatment by its forces, stressing that investigations are under way.
Meanwhile, diplomatic maneuvering intensified at the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed hope that former U.S. President Donald Trump, who has recently shifted his stance to say Ukraine can retake all lost territory with NATO’s support, could influence China’s leader Xi Jinping to reconsider Beijing’s support for Moscow. China continues to import Russian oil and supply dual-use technologies.
On the battlefield, two civilians were killed in overnight Russian strikes involving missiles and drones in the Zaporizhzhia and Odesa regions. Ukraine responded with attacks on Russian oil facilities in the Bryansk and Samara regions, targeting infrastructure that Moscow uses to fund and supply its war. Russia, in turn, continued bombardments of critical logistics hubs, including railways.
Tensions remain high along NATO’s eastern borders, with reports that Russian drones are probing alliance airspace. Member states have reinforced air defense measures amid concerns of possible spillover.
The latest developments highlight both the intensifying military confrontation and the growing diplomatic complexity surrounding the war, as global actors reassess strategies in the protracted conflict.