Kremlin Accuses Ukraine of Targeting Russian Journalists

The Kremlin has accused Ukrainian forces of deliberately targeting and killing Russian journalists in a strike in eastern Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of Alexander Fedorchak, Andrei Panov, and Alexander Sirkeli. Russian authorities claim the attack involved US-supplied HIMARS missiles, raising tensions over Western involvement in the conflict. Ukraine has not commented on the allegations, while Russian officials argue that the strike was a premeditated act of aggression against journalists. The incident underscores the ongoing risks faced by media personnel in the region, with at least 15 journalists reported killed since the start of the war in February 2022. This development occurs amid broader discussions between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States regarding potential ceasefire agreements in the conflict.