Ukraine said its long-range drones struck the St. Petersburg Oil Terminal as Russia’s flagship economic forum opened in President Vladimir Putin’s hometown. Russia said it downed 354 Ukrainian drones overnight, while both sides reported casualties from intensifying strikes.
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Seven people were killed and 11 injured when a drone hit a bus travelling through Russian-controlled Donetsk, the region’s Kremlin-installed leader said. The strike came during a broad exchange of drone and missile attacks involving Russia, Ukraine and Russian-held territory.
Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least nine people across Ukraine, including four in Kyiv, as officials reported fires, blackouts and damaged apartment buildings. The assault followed warnings from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Moscow was preparing a major attack.
Ukraine launches one of its largest drone strikes on Moscow region, killing four and injuring a dozen. Russia intercepts over 1,000 drones amid ongoing conflict.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced that Russia is open to a deal with the United States regarding the conflict in Ukraine, though some aspects need further refinement. The situation remains tense following a deadly Russian strike on Kyiv, and Kyiv's mayor has acknowledged the possibility of ceding territory to secure peace. Negotiations, brokered by the Trump administration, reveal significant divides between Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S., with Lavrov expressing optimism about progress despite these challenges.
In a major escalation of hostilities, Russia launched a severe overnight bombardment on Ukrainian cities, killing at least nine people and injuring over 70, particularly devastating Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who was in South Africa seeking support to end the four-year conflict, announced his immediate return to address the destruction and criticized Russia for its continued aggression. The attack, occurring shortly after former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed to have brokered peace agreements, highlights the fragile nature of peace efforts and has drawn international attention and calls for accountability.
U.S. Diplomatic Efforts to Broker Ukraine Conflict Pause Falter as Key Officials Withdraw from Talks
U.S. Diplomatic Efforts to Broker Ukraine Conflict Pause Falter as Key Officials Withdraw from Talks
High-level diplomatic efforts to negotiate a pause in the Ukraine conflict faced a setback when U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff withdrew from talks, hindering Kyiv's hopes for a swift resolution. Despite the collapse of the scheduled ministerial talks in London, President Trump's special envoy, Keith Kellogg, proceeded with meetings, highlighting ongoing U.S. engagement in peace efforts. Ukraine remains committed to seeking peace, as expressed by Andriy Yermak, even as the Trump administration intensifies its push for a truce amid challenges.
U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, Bridget Brink, is set to resign after nearly three years in Kyiv, amid the Trump administration's efforts to negotiate a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. Her departure, confirmed by the State Department, comes as she has been a strong advocate for U.S. military support to Ukraine, aligning with the administration's policies. This resignation occurs within the broader context of diplomatic efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the Black Sea region, highlighting the complexities of U.S. foreign policy in Eastern Europe.