Putin Trying To Give Trump A Win? Russia Strikes Kyiv As Ukraine Peace Talks Gain Momentum

Russia launched deadly missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, killing civilians and damaging critical infrastructure as tensions with Ukraine remain high. NATO jets were also scrambled repeatedly over the Baltic region amid growing security concerns. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has suggested Vladimir Putin could be seeking to offer US President Donald Trump a diplomatic breakthrough ahead of the US midterm elections. Meanwhile, US envoys have left Ukraine as fresh peace talks and ceasefire efforts gather momentum. The question now is whether diplomacy can outpace the escalating military confrontation. Credits: Kriti Dhingra, Sachin Muni