Russia and Ukraine trade overnight strikes as US envoys launch peace talks

Cross-border military engagements persisted overnight as American negotiators prepare to visit both capitals to discuss peace proposals. Russian strikes hit several Ukrainian regions, including Kherson and Zaporizhzhia, resulting in up to four fatalities and over ten injuries. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces reportedly targeted a Russian oil refinery alongside sites in Sochi and Belgorod.

The ongoing military activity unfolds alongside contrasting diplomatic signals. US President Donald Trump claimed both nations agreed to halt attacks on energy infrastructure. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated Kyiv would only stop strikes if Western allies guarantee Moscow refrains from targeting Ukrainian energy, transport, and food supply networks. Additionally, EU foreign policy officials condemned a Russian attack near the Ukrainian-Polish border as an attempt to intimidate European allies.

Sources: Avaz, Beta, CDM, N1, Vijesti