Russia and Ukraine report overnight strikes despite US-backed peace talks

Cross-border military strikes between Ukrainian and Russian forces persisted overnight, coinciding with the arrival of US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Kyiv and Moscow for peace discussions. Russian attacks across Ukrainian regions resulted in civilian casualties, including deaths in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson, while drone strikes targeted Russia's Sochi and Belgorod regions.

Separately, EU Foreign Affairs Chief Kaja Kallas and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot condemned a Russian strike on a train near the Ukrainian-Polish border, calling it an attempt to intimidate European nations.

The military activity follows claims by US President Donald Trump that both nations agreed to suspend attacks on energy infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated Ukraine would comply provided Western partners guarantee Russian adherence covering energy, logistics, and food supply lines. Meanwhile, Ukrainian media reported military units received orders for a four-day operational pause starting at midnight.

Sources: Beta, CDM (Cafe del Montenegro), Index, N1, Vijesti