Russia escalates Ukraine strikes as US pushes peace talks
Russian forces struck new targets in Ukraine on Thursday, including a logistics hub, a power station, and a cargo vessel, amid US-brokered peace talks. The attacks follow concerns over President Donald Trump's ties with Vladimir Putin. The strikes hit Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and a ship near Odesa, with Russia claiming military use. Ukraine reported three injured in a drone attack. The incidents follow Zelensky's call with US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, preparing for trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11. First Lady Melania Trump is hosting Russian and Ukrainian officials in Washington, building on her brokered truce in Oleshky last month. She received Ukraine's Order of Princess Olga for humanitarian efforts, while EU, UK, NATO, and US representatives meet in Brussels.