Russia Launches Major Air Strikes on Ukraine Amid Trilateral Peace Talks
On January 24, 2026, Russia launched its largest aerial assault on Ukraine this year, targeting Kyiv and other locations. The attacks involved missile and drone strikes, causing casualties and damage to infrastructure. These military actions coincided with ongoing trilateral peace negotiations between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The peace talks aimed to address the conflict while the air strikes were underway.