Tensions Rise as Western Leaders Convene Amid Russian Drone Strikes and Political Accusations: Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff sat alongside Ukrainian officials and other European diplomats for the first time.
The parties all spoke as concerns grow about the Trump administration’s recent overtures to Moscow. In Kyiv today, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Mr. Witkoff in particular of — quote — “spreading Russian narratives.”
Back in Paris, after hours of meetings, French President Emmanuel Macron sought to keep all the parties together.
Emmanuel Macron, French President: I see this as a very important occasion to have convergence with our Ukrainian friends and amongst the Europeans, alongside with you, because I think everybody wants to get peace, for sure, and a robust and sustainable peace.
All of this unfolded as a massive Russian drone attack hit the Ukrainian city of Dnipro overnight. Officials there say three people were killed, including a child.
Source: raialkhalij + aljazeera