Russia Pummels Kyiv After Putin Hints That War Could End Soon
NYT > World News·May 14, 2026


Russia has launched a drone and missile strike on Kyiv, resulting in at least four deaths and dozens of injuries. The attack is the latest in a series of strikes that have occurred since a three-day truce expired on Monday. Russian President Vladimir Putin had recently hinted that the war could potentially come to an end soon, despite the ongoing violence. The recent attack has raised concerns about the prospects for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
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