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Ukraine keeps hitting Russia's oil infrastructure.

Russia responded over the weekend with heavy attacks on Kyiv.

Ukraine says it needs more air defense systems, which are in short supply because of the war with Iran.

The U.S.

Central Command says it targeted missile launch sites and boats trying to lay mines.

The U.S.

describes this strike as self-defense while the U.S.

tries to negotiate an end to the war with Iran.

President Trump raised expectations for peace with a claim over the weekend that an agreement was largely negotiated.

Trump and other officials have since said they need more negotiations.

The renewed Russian targeting of Kyiv is seen as a response to Ukrainian strikes.

Ukraine has been striking deep into Russia.

Recent attacks hit Russian military targets and also Russian oil facilities.