Russia’s Largest Missile and Drone Barrage on Kyiv Exposes Washington’s Dangerous Naivety

In what stands as the single largest aerial assault since the conflict began over three years ago, Russia unleashed a brutal overnight barrage on Kyiv with 550 drones and missiles, primarily Shahed drones but also cruise missiles, striking at the heart of Ukraine’s capital in a relentless seven-hour siege.This unprecedented attack injured at least 23 people and caused widespread destruction across multiple districts in Kyiv, demonstrating Moscow’s ongoing determination to impose its will by force rather than negotiation or diplomacy.Diplomatic Talks Amid Escalation: A Recipe for FailureThe timing of this savage assault coincided with a phone call between then-U.S. President...