Russian strike on Kyiv region kills 4 and wounds 15, with peace talks stalled

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by The Associated Press
March 14, 2026
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Russian strike on Kyiv region killed 4 and wounded 15 after U.S. paused ceasefire talks.

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Russian forces struck Ukraine's Kyiv region, killing 4 people and wounding 15 others. The attack occurred after the United States paused ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine due to a separate war involving Iran. The suspension of peace talks eliminates a key diplomatic avenue for ending the conflict. The timing suggests continued military escalation despite previous efforts to negotiate a resolution. U.S. involvement in mediating between the warring parties now remains on hold indefinitely.

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U.S. ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine remain suspended indefinitely.

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