Russia and Ukraine exchanged large-scale drone and air attacks as diplomatic discussions on the conflict continued. Ukrainian authorities reported that Russian strikes wounded four people, while Moscow said its air defence systems intercepted nearly 500 Ukrainian drones. An attack in Russia’s Ryazan region reportedly injured one person and caused a fire at an oil refinery.
The latest developments came as officials concluded two days of discussions in Brussels focused on Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction, funding requirements and security arrangements. US envoy Jared Kushner described the discussions as productive, while Ukrainian officials said representatives from Western governments and international financial institutions had also participated.
The diplomatic engagement precedes planned talks involving Russia, Ukraine and the United States in Abu Dhabi. However, continued attacks on both sides indicate that a broader ceasefire agreement remains uncertain.
Source: Associated Press – Russia and Ukraine Exchange Airstrikes; Reuters – Planned Trilateral Peace Talks in Abu Dhabi.
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