Ukraine’s Nighttime Attack Claim
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reported on Tuesday that Russia conducted a nighttime assault on Kiev, which resulted in the deaths of at least six individuals and injuries to 13 more.
The attack targeted residential structures and civilian facilities, occurring just after U.S. and Ukrainian officials came together in Geneva over the weekend to discuss the Trump administration’s peace proposal aimed at resolving nearly four years of conflict.
Zelenskiy shared on X that 22 missiles of various kinds and over 460 drones were launched by Russia, with four drones reportedly breaching the airspace of Moldova and Romania.
“It’s crucial that all partners remember lives need saving every day. While weapons and air defense systems are essential, so is the need for continued pressure to hold aggressors accountable. We can’t afford to halt support,” he emphasized. “Right now, the priority is for all partners to advance diplomacy together through collective efforts. Pressure on Russia must have tangible outcomes. I appreciate everyone supporting Ukraine.”
Ukraine’s Interior Minister, Ihor Klimenko, detailed on Telegram that state emergency services rescued 18 people in the Dnipro and Desnyan districts of Kyiv, and efforts were ongoing to find others trapped in the debris.
Meanwhile, Lt. Col. Jeff Tolbert, representing U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, mentioned to Fox News that Driscoll and his team met with Russian representatives in Abu Dhabi to explore avenues for a peace agreement regarding Ukraine.
“The discussions are moving along positively, and we maintain a sense of optimism,” Tolbert stated. “Secretary Driscoll is collaborating closely with the White House and relevant U.S. agencies to keep the talks on track.”
A U.S. official also confirmed that a Ukrainian delegation was present in Abu Dhabi, in touch with Driscoll and his team.
This weekend saw a diplomatic uproar following the leak of a 28-point peace plan that many European leaders and U.S. lawmakers interpreted as disproportionately favorable to Russia.
Rep. Don Bacon from Nebraska criticized the proposal put forth by U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, referring to it as “a document of surrender for Ukraine” that could leave the country vulnerable to Russian dominance for decades.
Bacon asserted that an updated version, this time shaped with input from Secretary of State Marco Rubio and various Ukrainian and European officials, is a more solid plan. “We must champion liberty and the rule of law,” he expressed.
