Russia pounds Kyiv, ending three-day halt for US talks
Summary
Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv overnight, killing at least two people and ending a brief pause in attacks during US peace talks. The assault came as Washington renewed efforts to broker talks between Russia and Ukraine, but both sides remain far apart on a settlement.
Key Points
- Russian missiles and drones hit Kyiv overnight, killing at least two people and causing fires and destruction in residential areas.
- The attack came just after US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner left the region following talks in Moscow and Kyiv.
- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga blamed Vladimir Putin for resuming the assault as the peace envoys departed.
- Russia and Ukraine remain far apart, with Moscow demanding territorial concessions and Kyiv rejecting the terms as capitulation.
