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What happened
Kyiv faced a massive Russian attack early on December 27, 2025, with reports of cruise and ballistic missiles. Air defenses were active and explosions were heard across the city. This attack occurred two days before a planned meeting between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump to negotiate a settlement for the nearly four-year war.
Takeaways
The missile attack on Kyiv just before high-level peace talks risks escalating tensions and complicating efforts to resolve the conflict.
Topics
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