Overview

• Russia launched its largest aerial assault on Kyiv since July, killing 12 and injuring 90, with Ukrainian air defenses intercepting 112 missiles and drones.
• A separate drone strike in Pavlohrad killed three civilians, including a child, and injured 14, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian toll of the conflict.
• US President Trump issued a rare rebuke to Vladimir Putin, urging an end to strikes and emphasizing the urgency of finalizing a peace deal.
• Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that negotiations with the US are moving in the 'right direction,' though key details still require fine-tuning.
• US envoy Steve Witkoff met with Putin in Moscow to advance peace talks, as Ukraine continues to reject territorial concessions, including Crimea's annexation.