The Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday that the armed forces have resumed their special military operation following the end of a ceasefire, while Ukraine reported successfully repelling Russia's attacks.
Russian forces observed the Victory Day ceasefire from Friday to Monday, remaining in positions previously held throughout the period, the ministry said in a statement.
"With the end of the ceasefire agreement, Russian forces have continued conducting the special military operation," it said.
According to the ministry, Russian forces struck Ukrainian military airfields, ammunition depots, fuel depots, and other targets across 56 regions, shooting down 108 fixed-wing drones.
On the same day, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that there were 174 battles in frontline areas.
Ukrainian forces repelled Russian attacks across multiple directions and shot down 1,252 Russian drones, said the report.
Russia, Ukraine resume military operation after ceasefire ends
Iran has set out five conditions for entering a new round of negotiations with the United States, Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported on Tuesday.
A source familiar with the matter said that Iran is demanding an end to all fronts of war, especially in Lebanon, the lifting of sanctions, the release of frozen Iranian assets, compensation for war damages, and recognition of Iran's authority over the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on social media platform on the same day that true peace cannot be built on coercive policies.
He said that Iran's principles are clear, including a permanent end to the war and guarantees against its recurrence, compensation for damage, the lifting of the blockade and illegal sanctions, and full respect for Iran's rights.
He also said that one cannot speak of a ceasefire while maintaining a blockade, claim to support diplomacy while intensifying sanctions, or advocate for regional stability while providing political and military support to a regime that is the source of aggression and instability.
Iran outlines preconditions for new talks with US
