Russia and Ukraine trade strikes as US envoys arrive for peace talks

Reciprocal strikes between Russia and Ukraine persisted over the weekend despite claims that both nations agreed to halt attacks on capitals and energy infrastructure during talks with visiting U.S. envoys. Russian missile and drone bombardments across several Ukrainian regions, including Zaporizhzhia and Kherson, resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. Concurrently, Ukrainian forces launched drone strikes against targets in Russia's Belgorod region and Sochi, while hitting another Russian oil refinery.

The continued hostilities coincide with scheduled visits by American representatives to Kyiv and Moscow to evaluate potential peace frameworks. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to the United States ahead of the United Nations General Assembly. In parallel developments, European Union officials condemned a Russian strike near the Polish border as an intimidation tactic aimed at European allies.

Sources: Avaz, Beta, CDM, N1, Vijesti