KYIV – A massive Russian wave of nearly 500 drones and 40 missiles targeted the Ukrainian capital on Saturday, killing one person and wounding at least 27 others. The barrage, which included hypersonic Kinzhal missiles, struck residential buildings and critical energy infrastructure, triggering emergency blackouts for over 600,000 residents.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The escalation occurs just one day before President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. While Zelenskyy prepares to present a 20-point peace proposal, he noted that the scale of today’s attack signals a lack of genuine interest in diplomacy from the Kremlin
Russia’s “Missile Diplomacy”: A Violent Prelude to Florida Peace Talks
On the eve of a pivotal meeting between Presidents Zelenskyy and Trump, Moscow launched one of its most intensive aerial campaigns of the year. By deploying hundreds of Shahed drones and advanced missiles against Kyiv’s civilian and energy grids, Russia appears to be seeking maximum leverage before negotiations begin in Florida.
The human cost—one dead and dozens injured, including children—underscores the fragility of the current “peace” discourse. Zelenskyy’s upcoming 20-point plan faces a grim reality on the ground: as diplomats prepare to speak in Mar-a-Lago, the sound of explosions in Kyiv remains the dominant language of the conflict.
Summary: Kyiv Under Fire
- The Strike: ~500 drones and 40 missiles (including Kinzhals) targeted Kyiv today.
- The Toll: 1 dead, 27 injured; 600,000+ without power in freezing weather.
- The Timing: The attack comes exactly 24 hours before Zelenskyy meets Trump in Florida to discuss a new peace plan.
- The Message: Zelenskyy argues the strikes prove Russia is not yet serious about a ceasefire, despite the looming diplomatic summit.
