Russia strikes Kyiv after agreeing to resume Ukraine peace talks

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The strikes came shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to restart U.S.-mediated negotiations with Ukraine, reportedly the first such agreement in months. The juxtaposition of renewed diplomacy and a major attack on Ukraine’s capital signals that hostilities remain intense and that any negotiations may face immediate obstacles. Further details on casualties, damage, and the talks’ timing remain developing.

Sources: Associated Press, Al Jazeera