Russia Tells US to Evacuate Citizens, Diplomats From Kyiv
Summary
Russia is stepping up attacks on Kyiv, exploiting Ukraine's air defense shortages. The US has deprioritized Ukraine peace talks due to the Iran crisis, leaving a diplomatic stalemate with no clear path to resolution.
- Russia intensifies strikes on Kyiv as Ukraine struggles with air defense missiles.
- Ukraine has embarrassed Russia with attacks inside Russian territory, including a large-scale drone strike in Moscow.
- US-led trilateral peace talks have stalled since the Iran crisis erupted in late February.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged no progress in Ukraine-Russia negotiations.
- European leaders lack the stature or political clout to replace the US as the central mediator.
- Russia accuses the US of failing to honor agreements reached at the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska.
- The US increasingly views the war as a European security issue and is losing interest in leading peace efforts.
