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Russian strikes targeted Saint Sophia's Cathedral in Kyiv, a symbol of Ukrainian national identity and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The attacks injured seven people and caused damage to the nearby Ecumenical Council building. Although the main structure of the cathedral remained undamaged, Ukraine's Foreign Minister called for the protection of the building amid ongoing Western-led peace efforts. These attacks come as a Russian escalation during visits by U.S. officials aimed at reaching an agreement to end the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war, which has lasted over a year and has resulted in thousands of deaths and infrastructure destruction, with tension and mistrust still prevailing between Kyiv and Moscow. U.S. diplomats expressed optimism about the negotiations, which focused on a ceasefire plan, while Russian-American talks continued behind closed doors.
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