Missile attacks on Kyiv have intensified in recent weeks, even as Russia agrees to a US call focused on restarting peace talks over Ukraine.
The developments place renewed diplomatic contact alongside continued military pressure on Ukrainian cities. Russia's agreement to the US call signals a willingness to engage on the question of resuming negotiations, while the attacks underline the severity of the conflict.
Attacks Continue Across Ukrainian Cities
Russia has stepped up deadly missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities in recent weeks. The available information does not provide details on the number of strikes, casualties or damage resulting from the attacks.
Diplomatic Effort Moves Forward
Russia has agreed to a call with the United States about resuming Ukraine peace talks. The timing of that agreement comes as attacks continue, but no further details about the call, its participants or the next steps in negotiations are available.
For now, the developments show the conflict continuing on two fronts: intensified attacks against Ukrainian cities and a US-backed effort to reopen discussions on peace.