U.S. Envoys Meet with Russian President Amid Escalated Aerial Attacks

Why it matters locally: The ongoing conflict in Ukraine and diplomatic efforts to resolve it can have an indirect impact on West Virginia through global energy markets and national defense spending, given the state's economic ties to resource industries and its population's representation in the armed forces.

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MOSCOW — U.S. envoys held discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin today at the Kremlin. The meeting aimed at renewing talks regarding the conflict in Ukraine. This trip by American representatives comes as both sides involved in the conflict have increased aerial attacks. These heightened military actions mark a recent development in the hostilities, which began approximately 4 1/2 years ago. The ongoing conflict has seen various phases of engagement since that time.