Serge’s reconnaissance unit went on to fight in the Donbas, mostly in Bakhmut, where thousands died in the “meat grinder” attacks launched by waves of Russian conscripts, prisoners and the Wagner mercenary group. Key members of Serge’s team died in the rubble there.

Kyiv was expected to influence Trump to alter his approach to the conflict with Russia. Ukrainians argue that initiating peace talks with Russia too early could be disastrous for Kyiv. Donald Trump, despite no longer mentioning "peace in 24 hours,

Kyiv aims to influence Trump to change his approach to the conflict with Russia. Ukrainians argue that attempting to initiate peace talks with Russia too early could be disastrous for Kyiv. Donald Trump,