Russian drone strikes Ukraine’s security service headquarters

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1. 48m ago

   Russia resumes Kyiv strikes as Zelenskyy warns war will continue into winter

   Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Kyiv on Tuesday, killing at least two people and ending a three-day pause in strikes. This escalation followed visits by U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to Moscow and Kyiv. While President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the Trump administration is exploring winter de-escalation steps to open negotiations, he warned that the war appears set to continue into the winter months. A Russian drone also struck the SBU security service headquarters in central Kyiv during a rare daytime hit.

   Why it matters

   The U.S. is pushing for trilateral negotiations between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine to end the conflict. These diplomatic efforts coincided with a brief lull in capital strikes that ended immediately after the U.S. officials departed.

   What is confirmed

   • Russia resumed missile and drone attacks on Kyiv on Tuesday after a three-day pause.
   • At least two people were killed during the Tuesday attacks on Kyiv.
   • President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the war looks set to continue into winter.
   • A Russian drone struck the SBU security service headquarters in central Kyiv.
   • Zelenskyy stated the Trump administration is exploring steps to reduce fighting during winter to create an opening for negotiations.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Russia is using new long-range jet-powered drones that fly close to the speed of commercial planes.

   What to watch next

   • Confirmation of the total casualty count from Tuesday's strikes
   • Official response from the Kremlin regarding proposed winter de-escalation steps
   • Announcement of a date for trilateral negotiations involving the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine
   Sources used for this update (11)

   1. www.dw.com — Ukraine: Zelenskyy says war looks set to go on into winter
   2. www.gbcghanaonline.com — Russia strikes Ukraine Security Service headquarters in central Kyiv amid air defense shortages
   3. www.yahoo.com — Russia pounds Kyiv one day after visit by Witkoff and Kushner
   4. www.wionews.com — Explosions rock Kyiv as Russia resumes attacks after three-day pause amid US peace push
   5. www.theatlantic.com — Will Taiwan Just Give Up?
   6. www.ibtimes.com — Zelenskyy Says U.S. Is Exploring Russia-Ukraine De-escalation Steps. Moscow Is Striking Kyiv Again.
   7. www.yahoo.com — Russia pounds Kyiv one day after visit by Witkoff and Kushner
   8. www.btimesonline.com — Zelensky Says U.S. Eyes Winter De-Escalation With Russia as Moscow Renews Deadly Strikes on Kyiv
   9. www.yahoo.com — Russia torments Kyiv with new 'horror' jet drones
   10. www.ntd.com — Trump Told Putin He Wants End to Russia–Ukraine War: Kremlin
   11. warontherocks.com — The Two Questions Ukraine Asks Before Every Decision
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2. 1d ago

   U.S. Envoys Meet Zelenskyy in Kyiv Following Moscow Talks

   U.S. peace envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff traveled to Kyiv on Sunday to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The visit follows three hours of discussions in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin aimed at ending the four-and-a-half-year war. White House representatives are now pushing for a return to trilateral negotiations involving the United States, Russia, and Ukraine. Both nations previously held off on capital strikes during the weekend diplomatic visits, although a Russian drone later struck the security service headquarters in central Kyiv, wounding at least 12 people.

   Why it matters

   The diplomatic push led by the Trump administration comes amid a stalled effort to halt Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. U.S. envoys held their first-ever capital visits of the peace process by traveling to Moscow and then to Kyiv. Broader questions remain regarding whether these diplomatic engagements can bridge the gap between the warring parties as winter approaches.

   What is confirmed

   • U.S. peace envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Sunday.
   • Kushner and Witkoff traveled from Moscow after holding three hours of talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday.
   • Russian President Vladimir Putin previously ordered a 72-hour pause in strikes on Kyiv.
   • White House representatives pushed for a return to trilateral talks between the US, Russia and Ukraine.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Ukraine made a last-minute ceasefire proposal to Russia that ultimately failed to materialise.

   What to watch next

   • Whether trilateral talks between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine will be scheduled.
   • The potential resumption of strikes or implementation of formal ceasefire terms.
   Sources used for this update (8)

   1. www.military.com — Putin Meets With US Envoys at the Kremlin for Renewed Talks on Ending the War in Ukraine
   2. www.cnbc.com — U.S. envoys make first Kyiv visit amid Ukraine war peace push
   3. www.military-stuff.org — Ukraine Makes STRANGE Ceasefire Proposal As SBU Building Hit in Kyiv
   4. www.eldoradonews.com — Putin orders a 72-hour pause in strikes on Kyiv as US envoys visit Russia and Ukraine
   5. www.komu.com — After "good resolution" of Kyiv meeting, US pushes for trilateral talks with Russia
   6. www.aol.com — US envoys hope for new Ukraine-Russia talks soon after visits to both capitals
   7. www.livemint.com — Trump envoys visit Ukraine in new push for peace talks
   8. www.tvcnews.tv — Zelensky Warns Russia-Ukraine War May Stretch Into Winter
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3. 2d ago

   Russian drone strikes Ukraine's security service headquarters

   A Russian drone struck the headquarters of Ukraine's security service in central Kyiv, wounding at least 12 people. The strike occurred ahead of diplomatic talks with U.S. officials on ending the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the attack.

   Why it matters

   The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been ongoing for five years, with recent escalations affecting daily life in Kyiv. The U.S. has been pushing to revive peace talks, with envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner due in Moscow and Kyiv. The strikes have upended life in Kyiv, with increased attacks causing concern.

   What is confirmed

   • A Russian drone struck the headquarters of Ukraine's security service in central Kyiv.
   • The strike wounded at least 12 people.
   • The attack occurred ahead of diplomatic talks with U.S. officials on ending the war.
   • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the attack.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Washington's push to end the fighting has lost momentum as U.S. attention has been focused on its war with Iran.

   What to watch next

   • Diplomatic talks between U.S. envoys and Ukrainian officials
   • Further Russian drone strikes on Ukrainian targets
   • Progress in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine
   Sources used for this update (10)

   1. CNN — Russia strikes Ukraine Security Service headquarters in central Kyiv
   2. BBC — Russian drone hits Ukranian security headquarters, Zelensky says
   3. The New York Times — Russian Drone Strikes Office of Ukraine’s Intelligence Chief
   4. reuters.com — How escalating attacks are upending daily life in Kyiv
   5. Financial Times — Russian drone strikes Ukraine’s security service headquarters
   6. www.ibtimes.com — Putin Pauses Strikes On Ukraine As US Envoys Arrive. Hope Flickers.
   7. www.arkansasonline.com — Russian drone strikes Ukraine security service headquarters
   8. www.nationalheraldindia.com — Russian drone strikes Ukraine security service HQ, US talks on war expected
   9. www.channelnewsasia.com — Russia hits Ukraine's security service headquarters in Kyiv, Zelenskyy says
   10. www.huffpost.com — Putin Meets With U.S. Envoys At The Kremlin For Renewed Talks On Ending The War In Ukraine
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