Analysis Summary:

The article's claim about increased civilian deaths since cease-fire talks began is difficult to verify definitively with the provided sources. While some sources discuss cease-fire talks and the ongoing conflict, none directly confirm or deny the specific claim about increased civilian casualties. The article exhibits moderate bias through its framing, suggesting a negative outcome associated with the cease-fire talks.

Detailed Analysis:

• Claim:** "Russian strikes and fighting along the front line have killed far more civilians than over the same period a year ago, U.N. officials said in a presentation for diplomats in New York this week."
  • Verification Source #1: Fails to cover this claim. It mentions US President Trump pushing for an end to the war and negotiations.
  • Verification Source #2: Fails to cover the specific claim about increased civilian deaths. It discusses cease-fire talks and skepticism about an agreement.
  • Verification Source #3: Fails to cover the specific claim about increased civilian deaths. It mentions talks about a partial cease-fire and a static front line.
  • Verification Source #4: Fails to cover the specific claim about increased civilian deaths since cease-fire talks. It mentions the conflict's impact and casualties from an earlier period (2015).
  • Verification Source #5: Fails to cover the specific claim about increased civilian deaths. It discusses the sophistication of Russian forces and the timeline for a ceasefire.

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

• The provided sources do not directly support or contradict the claim about increased civilian deaths.
• Verification Source #2: Suggests that cease-fire talks are ongoing and that reaching an agreement is uncertain.
• Verification Source #3: Indicates that the front line has become more static.
• Verification Source #4: Shows that the conflict has had serious consequences and caused casualties. However, this source is from 2015 and does not relate to the specific timeframe mentioned in the article.
• The lack of direct verification from the provided sources limits the ability to assess the factual accuracy of the article's central claim.