Russian aerial blitz kills 9 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets US and European officials in Norway

A Russian aerial blitz has resulted in nine deaths in Ukraine. Simultaneously, Zelenskyy is meeting with US and European officials in Norway. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov expressed hope for an upcoming meeting in Russia with U.S. envoys, although specific details regarding timing and location remain unconfirmed. Meanwhile, Ukraine is facing a critical shortage of American-made Patriot air-defense interceptors, which are essential for neutralizing ballistic missiles launched by Russia during these ongoing military operations.