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Ukraine and Russia escalate attacks amid US mediation efforts

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Ukraine and Russia launched coordinated missile strikes after US envoy Witkoff's talks with Putin, with 21 missiles targeting 12 regions and 22 casualties.

Russian forces attacked Kyiv's historical center and Kharkiv, while Russia downed 808 Ukrainian drones. Zelenskyy criticized US envoy's praise of Putin as 'humanitarian' despite ongoing attacks.

The US aims to resume trilateral talks with Ukraine and Russia, but Zelenskyy warned that Russia's response to negotiations with ballistic missiles indicates no real change in its attitude.

Putin released an American hostage in a gesture praised by Witkoff, though the move drew criticism from lawmakers over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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  1. dw — Ukraine, Russia trade strikes after Witkoff talks ·
  2. pbs-newshour — WATCH: Vance defends U.S. envoy Witkoff calling Putin a 'humanitarian' after prisoner release ·
  3. daily-maverick — Russia frees retired US schoolteacher in goodwill gesture as Putin meets Witkoff ·

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