Overview

• Russia launched new drone and missile strikes across Ukraine, killing 5 people and injuring at least 10, following Thursday’s massive bombardment on Kyiv that left 12 dead and 87 wounded.
• US President Donald Trump issued a rare public rebuke to Vladimir Putin, urging him to halt attacks and focus on finalizing a peace deal during critical negotiations.
• Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that peace talks with the US are moving in the 'right direction,' but unresolved details still require 'fine-tuning.'
• Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko suggested Ukraine might consider temporary territorial concessions for peace, diverging from President Zelensky’s firm stance on sovereignty.
• US envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow for his fourth meeting with Putin in two months, as the US administration pushes for a deal involving territorial compromises and security guarantees.