俄外交部：应美方提议，俄美新一轮双边磋商已取消

Group 1 - The latest round of bilateral talks between Russia and the US aimed at normalizing diplomatic activities has been canceled at the request of the US, as stated by the Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson [1] - The cancellation is seen as a setback in the process initiated by Presidents Putin and Trump to improve bilateral relations, with hopes that this "pause" will not last long [1] - Previous discussions had taken place in Istanbul, with the US State Department describing the April 10 talks as "constructive" [2] Group 2 - Concurrently, Russia has conducted drone and missile attacks on Kyiv, resulting in 14 deaths and 99 injuries, marking one of the most severe assaults on the Ukrainian capital [2] - The attacks targeted multiple locations, including residential buildings and critical infrastructure, indicating a significant escalation in military actions [2] - Ukrainian President Zelensky has condemned the attacks, highlighting the severity of the situation in Kyiv and surrounding areas [2]