Russia attacks Kyiv with ballistic missiles hours after peace talks end
Russia launched ballistic missile attacks against Kyiv just hours after peace negotiations concluded in Abu Dhabi. The renewed offensive comes as US envoys arrive in Moscow and Ukraine faces critical power supply challenges, leaving the country near critical conditions of darkness and cold due to persistent Russian strikes. President Zelenskyy warns that these military campaigns aim to cut Ukraine in half. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts continue under the Trump administration as a fresh round of talks involves the US, Ukraine, and Russia following a nine-month pause in the nearly five-year conflict.
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- ✓ Russia attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles hours after peace talks ended.
- ✓ Russia and Ukraine exchanged attacks on their capitals while US envoys landed in Moscow.
What changed
Russia attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles immediately following the conclusion of recent peace talks.
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Russia Attacks Kyiv With Ballistic Missiles After Talks
Russia launched ballistic missile attacks against Kyiv just hours after peace negotiations concluded in Abu Dhabi. The renewed offensive comes as US envoys arrive in Moscow and Ukraine faces critical power supply challenges, leaving the country near critical conditions of darkness and cold due to persistent Russian strikes. President Zelenskyy warns that these military campaigns aim to cut Ukraine in half. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts continue under the Trump administration as a fresh round of talks involves the US, Ukraine, and Russia following a nine-month pause in the nearly five-year conflict.
Why it matters
The escalation highlights the volatile intersection of ongoing diplomatic engagements and intensifying military actions on the ground. US envoys have landed in Moscow while peace talks attempt to find a resolution to the nearly five-year conflict. At the same time, critical infrastructure in Ukraine continues to suffer severe blows.
What is confirmed
- Russia attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles hours after peace talks ended.
- Russia and Ukraine exchanged attacks on their capitals while US envoys landed in Moscow.
Still unconfirmed
- Russian strikes aim to cut Ukraine in half.
What to watch next
- Developments from US envoys arriving in Moscow
- Changes in Ukraine's power supply conditions
- Further updates from peace talks involving the US, Ukraine, and Russia
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