US Condemns Russia's Missile Strikes in Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict and Peace Talks

The United States accused Russia of a "dangerous and inexplicable escalation" in the nearly four-year war in Ukraine, highlighting Russia's recent use of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile near the Polish border. The missile strike targeted Ukraine's western Lviv region, which Russia claims was a military site, while Ukraine and its allies condemned the attacks on civilian infrastructure amid harsh winter conditions. Russia denies targeting civilians and blames Ukraine for the diplomatic deadlock. Meanwhile, Russia launched a concentrated missile and drone barrage on Ukrainian cities, causing casualties and widespread power outages, intensifying the humanitarian crisis as diplomatic efforts for peace continue without progress.