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Summary:

The article, published on November 16, 2025, by The Hindu e-Paper, reports that Russian forces claim to have captured two more villages, Rivnopillia and Mala Tokmachka, in the Zaporizhzhia region of southern Ukraine. This advance comes amidst a less active front compared to the east, where fighting centers around Pokrovsk. Peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow remain stalled, and a planned summit between the U.S. and Russia did not occur.

News Article:

Russian Forces Claim Capture of Two Villages in Southern Ukraine Amidst Stalled Peace Talks

Moscow, November 16, 2025 (The Hindu) – The Russian army announced today that it has captured two additional villages in the Zaporizhzhia region of southern Ukraine. According to a statement released on Telegram by the Russian Ministry of Defence, troops have taken control of Rivnopillia and Mala Tokmachka.

While the Zaporizhzhia front is less intense than the fighting in the east, where the key logistical hub of Pokrovsk remains a focal point of conflict, the reported gains highlight Russia’s continued advance against Ukrainian forces. Sources indicate Russian forces are better equipped and more numerous, giving them an edge in the ongoing conflict.

The situation remains tense as peace negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow are currently deadlocked. Hopes for a breakthrough were further dashed by the cancellation of a planned summit in Budapest between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

The situation is developing. Stay tuned for more updates.

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