Russia Strikes Kyiv Ahead of US-Ukraine Peace Talks and Zelensky's Meeting with Trump

Overnight Russian Attacks on Kyiv

• 💥 Kyiv was hit by nearly 500 drones and 40 missiles overnight, with attacks largely targeting energy and civilian infrastructure.
• ⚠️ At least one person was killed and 28 others were injured in the capital, according to Ukraine's State Emergency Service.
• 🇷🇺 Russia's defense ministry claimed to have destroyed seven Ukrainian drones overnight.

Diplomatic Activity and Peace Talks

• 🤝 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet with Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday to discuss a 20-point peace plan.
• 📞 Zelensky will also hold a conference call with European leaders, including EU head Ursula von der Leyen, to discuss ongoing negotiations.
• 🗣️ Zelensky has stated that Russia “does not want to end the war” and is using every opportunity to inflict more pain.

Ukraine's Peace Plan Progress and US Stance

• 🎯 Ukrainians claim that 90% of the peace plan has been agreed upon.
• 🇺🇸 However, in an interview with Politico, US President Trump seemed to push back, stating he doesn't have anything until he approves it.
• ⚖️ This highlights Ukraine's delicate position of trying to keep the United States on its side, with its fate seemingly dependent on the US president's decisions.
• 🇷🇺 Trump also mentioned expecting to speak with President Putin very soon, contrasting with Zelensky's more upbeat tone.