Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv early Tuesday, striking a residential building and killing at least four people, an official said, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump struck a cautiously optimistic tone on hopes for peace.

Newsweek contacted the Kremlin for comment.

Why It Matters

The latest Russian attack on Ukraine comes amid intense diplomatic efforts, led by the Trump administration, to work out a peace deal to end the war, nearly four years after Russian forces invaded Ukraine.

The White House has been ramping up pressure on Ukraine to accept a deal with Russia, with warnings that key military and intelligence support could be reduced if Kyiv fails to get on board.

In response, Ukraine and its European allies have drafted counterproposals after they

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