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Russian strikes hit Kyiv following US diplomatic mission, Al Jazeera reports
Ceasefire talks by US envoys brought criticism as Russian strikes resumed, Al Jazeera reports.
The short version
- US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner traveled to Moscow and Kyiv seeking a ceasefire, prompting media criticism of their diplomatic effort.[Al Jazeera]
- Russia launched drone and missile attacks on Kyiv shortly after the envoys departed, killing at least four civilians.[Al Jazeera]
- Ukrainian sites and official infrastructure faced renewed strikes, while the Kremlin reiterated its commitment to military objectives.[Al Jazeera]
Key facts
- US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Moscow and Kyiv to pursue a ceasefire agreement.[Al Jazeera]
- Publications including Slate and the Daily Telegraph criticized the US diplomatic visits as amateurish.[Al Jazeera]
- Russian drone and missile attacks killed at least four civilians in Kyiv on September 8 and 9 following the envoys' departure.[Al Jazeera]
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov maintained that Russia intends to achieve all goals of its military operation.[Al Jazeera]
- A drone struck the headquarters of Ukraine's SBU on September 4, targeting the office of head Oleksandr Poklad.[Al Jazeera]
What remains uncertain
- Whether future diplomatic negotiations will proceed remains unclear amid sustained military strikes and hardline rhetoric from Moscow.[Al Jazeera]
Sources
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