In a significant escalation just hours before the peace talks in Geneva, Russia launched 400 drones and 29 missiles at Ukraine, prompting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to call for allies to respond to these aggressive strikes. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha remarked that the overnight attack illustrates Russia's disregard for peace efforts, stating, "Moscow only understands the language of pressure. It will not take diplomacy seriously if it is not backed by strength." This aggressive action casts a shadow over the upcoming discussions, which are intended to address the ongoing conflict as it nears its fourth anniversary.