Russia launched spectacular nighttime attacks on Kyiv on Tuesday, utilizing drones and ballistic missiles. The attacks resulted in casualties, occurring just hours after negotiators from the USA departed from Russia. Simultaneously, military exercises are underway or commencing in Europe, including in Poland, signaling increased preparedness. These developments occur against a backdrop of escalating tensions and heightened concern regarding the potential use of nuclear weapons, which some sources suggest is no longer unimaginable. The attacks on Kyiv demonstrate a continued escalation of the conflict. The timing of the attacks, following the departure of US negotiators, is particularly noteworthy. This situation underscores the volatile and dangerous nature of the ongoing crisis.