Russia Hits Ukraine Security Service HQ Ahead of Fresh Peace Push
What Happened
A Russian drone strike hit the headquarters of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) in central Kyiv, in what Ukrainian officials described as a major escalation. The attack came just before US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are due to visit Moscow and Kyiv to explore possible pathways toward ending the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the drone directly targeted the SBU leadership office.
Key Takeaways
Ahead of the US envoys' visit, Zelenskyy proposed a temporary halt to airstrikes by both Russia and Ukraine to facilitate diplomatic talks and ensure the visitors' safety. The proposal underscores renewed efforts to revive peace negotiations, even as military tensions continue to escalate on the battlefield.