In brief
After Russia agreed to open a new round of talks, Kyiv was struck by a wave of missiles. President Volodymyr Zelensky called the attacks “Russian humanitarians,” mocking the sudden violence. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff had earlier praised Putin as a humanitarian, adding a sarcastic twist to the conflict. Russia remains “in principle” ready to negotiate, but the latest strikes illustrate the tension between diplomacy and ongoing warfare. The front‑line scene shows a destroyed retail park, underscoring the harsh reality of the war.
Kyiv was hit by a new wave of missile attacks just hours after Russia agreed to restart peace talks with Ukraine.
President Volodymyr Zelensky brushed off the strikes, calling them the work of “Russian humanitarian” fighters and joking about who would actually be sending them.
The same day, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff had praised Russian President Vladimir Putin as a “humanitarian.” That comment has added fuel to an already tense situation.
Russia says it’s ready “in principle” for renewed talks with Ukraine and the United States, but the new missile strikes illustrate that diplomacy and war can happen side‑by‑side.
The BBC’s Dan Johnson reported from a scene where a retail park was blasted open, showing the stark reality of the ongoing conflict.
