Missiles hit Kyiv after Russia agrees to resume Ukraine peace talks

Key Points:

• Kyiv was struck by a missile attack injuring six people shortly after Russia expressed willingness to resume peace talks with Ukraine, amid a diplomatic push led by former US President Donald Trump's envoys.
• Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg following talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Nordic leaders, discussing security guarantees and ceasefire proposals, though Russia's response was dismissive.
• Putin claimed Russian forces hold a strategic initiative on the front line, while Ukraine and its allies report a stalemate; Zelensky indicated willingness to accept a ceasefire freezing the current front lines as a minimum condition.
• The talks face challenges amid tensions between Ukraine and the US, with Trump criticizing Ukraine's leadership and intelligence sharing disputes causing friction, although recent discussions have been described as "constructive" by envoys.
• Prior to the talks, Russia released an American prisoner convicted of fighting for Ukraine, signaling a possible goodwill gesture amid ongoing negotiations.