Kyiv's bridges and Russia's refineries; why is a ceasefire out of reach?

Kyiv's bridges and Russia's refineries; why is a ceasefire out of reach? 🔺While four proposals for a limited ceasefire in the Ukraine war are on the table, the field developments show no sign of easing tensions; instead, Russia and Ukraine have increased pressure on each other’s critical infrastructures: Moscow is targeting Kyiv’s bridges, and Kyiv reports an increase in attacks on Russian oil refineries. 🔺At the same time, diplomatic efforts to halt parts of the conflict continue, and the possibility of holding a new round of negotiations has also been raised. 🔺This situation initially appears contradictory; on one hand, the U.S., India, Turkey, and Egypt have made proposals for halting parts of the conflict, while on the other hand, counterattacks have intensified. 🔺However, recent developments indicate that increased military pressure may be part of both sides' efforts to strengthen their positions prior to any potential negotiations. 🔺In recent days, the bridges of the Ukrainian capital have become one of the targets of Russia's operations. Vitali Klitschko, the mayor of Kyiv, announced that in the Sunday attack, a Russian drone struck the northern bridge over the Dnipro River, damaging its roadway. In this incident, two people were injured, and part of the heating system was also damaged. 🔺The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed the targeting of this bridge, stating that the northern bridge is used for the transportation of troops and military supplies. Moscow also reported targeting two cargo ships that, according to them, were transporting military equipment toward the port of Odessa. 🔺Currently, Ukraine faces a set of limited proposals for halting conflicts, but simultaneously military pressure continues. The bridges of Kyiv and Russia's refineries have become symbols of this situation; a situation where diplomacy and military pressure proceed simultaneously.