Hours after the discussions concluded with a commitment to continue talks, Russia launched a major missile and drone barrage into Ukraine. Ukraine's air force reported 167 drones and two Iskander ballistic missiles launched into the country, with 106 intercepted and 56 more lost in flight.

U.S. and Russian officials will focus on ending the war in Ukraine and restoring broader Russia-U.S. ties.

Ukraine will not participate in talks this week between the United States officials and Russia on ending the war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday.