Russia Intensifies Attacks on Ukraine Amid US-Led Peace Talks

Widespread Russian Assaults

• 🇷🇺 Russia launched a widespread assault targeting Ukraine's military complex, energy facilities, and port infrastructure.
• 💥 Ukrainian President Zelensky stated Russia used 653 drones and 51 missiles, with 29 locations struck, including a warehouse in Lusk.
• 🛡️ Ukrainian officials reported shooting down and neutralizing 585 drones and 30 missiles.

US-Led Peace Discussions

• 🇺🇸 A US Ukraine delegation held what the State Department described as constructive discussions.
• 🤝 White House officials confirmed meetings between Steve Wit and Jared Kushner with Ukrainian officials in Miami.
• 🕊️ The two sides agreed on a framework for security guarantees and deterrence capabilities aimed at achieving lasting peace.

High-Level Engagements

• 📞 A two-hour call took place between Presidents Zelensky, Witco, and Kushner.
• 🇷🇺 Earlier, Putin met with Wit and Kushner in Moscow for a nearly 5-hour meeting, described as "good."
• 💬 The Kremlin characterized the talks as "useful" but noted no compromise plan was agreed upon.
• ⚠️ Putin's prior statement indicated a readiness "in principle to fight to the last Ukrainian."