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Russia launched a sweeping barrage across Ukraine, hitting power plants and a kindergarten and killing six, hours after President Trump postponed a planned meeting with Vladimir Putin, calling it a likely “wasted” effort. Footage from Kharkiv showed rescuers carrying children from a burning kindergarten; one person died there and several were wounded. The strikes triggered industrial power curbs and rolling blackouts in multiple regions, including Kyiv. Ukrainian analysts accused Moscow of stringing out talks, and President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia feels too little pressure to stop prolonging the war. The Kremlin also announced nuclear drills, including intercontinental missile tests.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.