US Envoy Meets Putin as Russia Intensifies Strikes in Ukraine

Amid ongoing Russian offensives and disputed territorial claims, diplomatic talks between the US and Russia continue without Ukrainian involvement.

Steve Witkoff, US emissary and Trump ally, held a four-hour meeting with Vladimir Putin to discuss potential resolutions to the Ukraine conflict, though no breakthroughs were reported.
Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities, including Dnipro and Kiev, have resulted in at least two deaths and dozens of injuries, with attacks intensifying across multiple regions.
Russia claims to have captured the village of Jouravka in the Soumy region, a claim disputed by Ukrainian officials as misinformation.
Ukrainian President Zelensky alleges that hundreds of Chinese nationals are fighting for Russia, a charge denied by Beijing, which calls the accusations 'irresponsible.'
Zelensky continues to urge Western allies for additional military support, including more Patriot air defense systems and the establishment of a security contingent to deter future Russian aggression.