Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia had launched 36 ballistic missiles and 172 drones. Ukraine accused Moscow of intensifying attacks ahead of the negotiations, while Russia said its strikes targeted infrastructure linked to Ukraine’s military and energy sectors. Separately, rescuers recovered additional bodies from an earlier strike on an aid shelter in southern Ukraine, taking the reported death toll there to 55.
The upcoming discussions are expected to focus on security guarantees, military transparency and ways to reduce escalation. However, differences over territorial demands and the future security arrangements for Ukraine remain major obstacles.
Source: Associated Press – Russia and Ukraine Prepare for Talks Amid Attacks; Associated Press – What to Know About the Abu Dhabi Peace Talks.
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