Missile and drone attacks strike Ukraine ahead of peace talks

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The strikes underscore the continuing escalation risk as negotiators prepare for talks beginning Tuesday. Ukrainian officials warned that energy and civilian infrastructure remain targets, while Kyiv continues seeking additional air-defense support. The planned meeting involving Russia, Ukraine and the United States could create a diplomatic opening, but the latest attacks demonstrate that hostilities remain active and may complicate efforts to secure meaningful progress.[1][3][6]

Sources: ABC News, Anadolu Agency, Euronews