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Ukraine, Russia escalate attacks despite US peace envoy's Moscow visit
Military operations intensified between Kyiv and Moscow even as US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday. Ukraine reportedly launched approximately 630 drones toward the Moscow region as diplomatic efforts continued.
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Fighting along the Ukraine-Russia front showed no signs of abating despite high-level diplomatic engagement, with both sides conducting significant military operations in recent days. The continued attacks underscore the deep entrenchment of positions on the battlefield even as international mediators seek to broker a settlement to the nearly three-year conflict.
US envoy Witkoff's visit to Moscow represented one of the most significant diplomatic overtures from Washington toward Russia in months, signalling potential openness to negotiations. However, the timing of the large-scale drone assault on Russian territory suggests Ukraine remains committed to military pressure while diplomacy proceeds.
The 630 drones targeting the Moscow region marked one of the larger aerial barrages Ukraine has directed at Russian heartland in recent weeks. Russian air defence systems reported intercepting the majority of the unmanned aircraft, though independent verification of such claims remains difficult.
The parallel escalation of military and diplomatic activity reflects the complex dynamics shaping the conflict, with both nations maintaining military momentum while international stakeholders pursue dialogue. Observers noted that such continued operations are not uncommon during diplomatic initiatives, as parties seek to strengthen their negotiating positions.