


Ukraine Faces Deadly Russian Offensive Amid Stalled Peace Negotiations
A recent missile and drone attack on Kyiv kills nine, as tensions in peace talks between Ukraine and Russia escalate. Zelenskyy cuts trip short.
Overview
A severe Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed at least nine people and injured over 80, marking the deadliest assault since 2024. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, currently in South Africa, announced he would return home early due to the violence. This attack occurred amid intensifying pressure on Ukraine to accept a controversial peace plan that may require ceding territory to Russia, which Zelenskyy has refused. U.S. President Trump criticized Zelenskyy for complicating negotiations, asserting that his stance prolongs the conflict. The ongoing violence raises doubts about the viability of ceasefire discussions.
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The proposed peace plan would likely require Ukraine to cede control of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhia, and Kherson oblasts. Russia has maintained its territorial demands over these regions and continues to signal ambitions for further Ukrainian territories[1].
While specific Trump administration strategies remain unclear, the Kremlin has rejected his ceasefire-first approach, insisting on its territorial demands. The Moscow Times reports Russia is using economic incentives in talks without genuine interest in Trump’s proposals[1].
Russia gained ~40 square miles in Ukraine since April 15, 2025, while Ukrainian forces retain only 5 square miles in Russia's Kursk region. Russia’s armored vehicle losses (12,530) remain higher than Ukraine’s (4,397), but at a slower loss rate compared to early 2025[3].
Zelenskyy returned early to address the aftermath of Kyiv’s deadliest attack since 2024, prioritizing domestic crisis management over diplomatic engagements amid escalating Russian strikes[story_context].
Russia is reportedly recruiting North Korean citizens to address labor shortages, reflecting deepening bilateral cooperation. No direct combat participation is confirmed in available reporting[1].
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