‘A man of war’: Russia pounds Ukraine; high-stakes Trump–Zelenskyy talks in focus — 10 key points

Ukraine faced a severe Russian aerial assault on Kyiv, killing at least two and injuring dozens, just hours before President Zelenskyy’s crucial diplomatic meeting with US President Trump. The strikes, described by Zelenskyy as Moscow’s response to peace efforts, highlight the ongoing conflict as Ukraine prepares to present a revised peace plan to Trump.