Deadly Russian Strikes on Kyiv Expose Diplomatic Stalemate and Western Weakness

Last week, the Ukrainian capital was rocked by a devastating barrage of nearly 600 drones and over 30 missiles launched by Russia, killing at least 23 people—including four innocent children—and injuring more than 50. Rescue teams worked tirelessly through a grueling 30-hour operation to extract survivors from the rubble, underscoring the human cost of a conflict that continues to spiral with no end in sight. Despite this brutal attack striking deep into Kyiv’s downtown—an area previously spared such heavy assault—the response from international leaders remains disappointingly muted. Flags fly at half-staff; a day of mourning is declared. Yet, behind these...