Russia

• Russia Bombards Ukraine for Nearly 10 Hours in a Deadly Assault - The attack came as U.S. officials were expected to hold peace talks with Ukrainian and Russian officials in the coming days.
• In Firing His No. 2, Zelensky Loses Both a Negotiator and an Enforcer - Andriy Yermak had ensured internal discipline in Ukraine’s wartime politics. He also led the country’s peace negotiations, which now must go on without him.