Russia Strikes Kyiv After Trump Envoys Leave, Killing Two

Russia resumed airstrikes on Kyiv overnight Monday into Tuesday, killing at least two people and wounding seven, ending a three-day pause that had coincided with a visit by US President Donald Trump's envoys. Explosions, fires, and smoke columns were reported across the Ukrainian capital, with ballistic missile attacks damaging buildings in several districts and suburbs. Poland activated military air operations to protect its airspace. The strikes followed the expiration of a mutual truce announced by Moscow and Kyiv for the envoys' visit. Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff claimed "substantial progress" toward tripartite negotiations, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Putin signaled readiness for "de-escalation" talks this winter, potentially covering energy and grain infrastructure. The Kremlin said it doesn't rule out renewed negotiations but called it "too early" to discuss specifics.