Russian authorities have confirmed the death of a senior military official, General Yaroslav Moskalik, in a car bomb explosion in Moscow.
The attack, which is being linked to Ukrainian operatives, marks the latest in a series of strikes against high-ranking pro-Kremlin figures within Russian territory.
The assassination comes amid signs of possible diplomatic shifts.
Reports indicate that Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is currently in Moscow, with expectations high that he will engage in direct talks with President Vladimir Putin.
In a notable development, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Moscow is “ready to reach a deal” with the United States to bring the war in Ukraine to an end.
However, Lavrov acknowledged that certain aspects of the proposed agreement still require “fine-tuning.”
Meanwhile, in Ukraine, a controversial comment from Kyiv’s mayor, Vitali Klitschko, has sparked debate.
He suggested that Ukraine may have to consider ceding some territory as part of a future peace settlement.
On the ground, the violence continues. A Russian drone strike has claimed the lives of three people in Ukraine, including a child and a 76-year-old woman, underscoring the ongoing human toll of the conflict.
