Kyiv strongly criticized Russia on Tuesday for launching a significant missile and drone barrage that resulted in at least two fatalities. The attack occurred just hours after American envoys departed from the capitals of both nations, where they had been attempting to revive stalled negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing conflict.
Ukrainian officials described the overnight assault as “horrific,” marking a sharp escalation following a brief pause in hostilities. The three-day halt in fighting had been observed specifically to facilitate the high-level diplomatic meetings between US representatives and their counterparts in Moscow and Kyiv.
The timing of the strike has drawn international attention, coming immediately after the conclusion of the weekend visit by the US diplomatic team. The offensive effectively ended the temporary ceasefire that had allowed the peace talks to take place, underscoring the fragility of the current diplomatic efforts.
Does this mean the US envoy visit achieved absolutely nothing? It feels like these talks are just window dressing for the next attack.
The timing is disgusting. Attacking right after diplomats leave? That’s not a ceasefire violation, it’s a blatant lie by Russia.