Russia launches major missile barrage on Kyiv

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The escalation underscores the widening gap between battlefield actions and diplomatic efforts. Ukraine’s capital remains under direct attack while Russian authorities report an unusually large wave of Ukrainian drones, though the scale and details of the claims have not been independently verified. U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner recently met Vladimir Putin, and Russia agreed to resume U.S.-mediated negotiations with Ukraine after months of stalled diplomacy. The developments increase immediate risks to civilians and critical infrastructure while raising the possibility that renewed talks could proceed amid intensified fighting.

Sources: Euronews, WFTV, Al Jazeera