Russian strikes kill 6, wound 51 in Ukraine as Moscow rejects ceasefire ahead of US talks

Russian attacks across Ukraine killed 6 and injured 51 over the past day, continuing the established pattern of strikes. Ukraine reportedly ordered a four-day pause in hostilities ahead of US envoy visits to Kyiv and Moscow, but Moscow's rejection of a ceasefire signals no de-escalation. The rejection undermines near-term prospects for the US-brokered talks, though the pause itself is unconfirmed.