Kiev is once again the target of Russian missiles after negotiations between Moscow and Washington

Kiev was hit by a missile attack shortly after negotiations between Russia and the US, leaving six injured. The Ukrainian army issued alerts for ballistic missiles from Russia. US envoy Steve Witkoff met with Putin, while Zelensky called for a ceasefire as a first step in negotiations. Ushakov indicated that Moscow is open to trilateral talks but not immediately. Trump expressed optimism about ending the war, claiming they are closer than ever. However, Ushakov dismissed proposals from Kiev and European leaders as lacking substance. Zelensky's call for a frontline freeze was rejected by Moscow, which demands Ukrainian withdrawal from Donetsk. Recent issues with US intelligence access for Ukraine appear to have been resolved, and Zelensky welcomed the restoration of early warning alerts for Russian missiles.