Russia fires barrage at Ukrainian cities as next round of US-brokered talks is unclear

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By SUSIE BLANN and ILLIA NOVIKOVFebruary 12, 2026 at 01:23 PM

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On Thursday, February 12, 2026, Russia launched a barrage of missiles and drones at Ukrainian cities. This occurred as the possibility of another round of US-brokered peace talks between Russia and Ukraine remained uncertain. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine had agreed to attend proposed negotiations in either Miami or Abu Dhabi, but Russia was hesitant. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov indicated that talks were expected "soon" without providing specifics. The US government has not commented on the potential for further negotiations, which are part of an ongoing peace effort. Zelenskyy previously stated that the US has set a June deadline for a deal between the two countries.

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