Ukraine has strongly condemned Russia following a large-scale missile and drone attack on Tuesday that resulted in at least two fatalities. The attack occurred shortly after a weekend visit by United States envoys to both Ukraine and Russia’s capitals, aimed at reviving negotiations to end the ongoing conflict. Ukrainian officials described the assault as “horrific” and criticized the timing, suggesting a deliberate escalation coinciding with the departure of the US delegation. The attack underscores the challenges facing diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the war. The US envoys had travelled to Kyiv and Moscow in an attempt to break the deadlock in peace talks, but no immediate breakthroughs were reported. This latest aggression highlights the persistent and deadly nature of the conflict in Ukraine.