Russian missiles strike Kyiv amid push for Ukraine ceasefire

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The strikes underscore the widening gap between battlefield conditions and diplomatic initiatives surrounding the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian officials said air defenses engaged incoming missiles after a day of drone attacks, while Kyiv continues seeking international backing for a reciprocal halt to attacks on energy infrastructure and expanded arrangements protecting grain exports. The escalation carries broader consequences for civilian safety, regional stability and global food security as world leaders gather for the U.N. General Assembly.

Sources: Kyiv Independent, Kyiv Post, Associated Press