Russia and Ukraine trade drone strikes as Zelenskyy seeks diplomatic path to end war
Summary
Russia and Ukraine exchanged drone attacks overnight, causing deaths and damage in Ukraine, while both sides reported destroying many drones. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed a willingness to pursue diplomatic talks to end the war, mentioning a recent visit from a Russian businessman linked to President Putin.Key Facts
- At least three people, including a pregnant woman, were killed in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region due to Russian drone strikes.
- Ukraine said it destroyed at least 146 Russian drones during the attacks.
- Russian authorities reported shooting down at least 11 drones near Moscow and destroying about 140 Ukrainian drones in various regions.
- The drone attacks damaged homes, a church, and other civilian buildings in Kharkiv.
- President Zelenskyy said Ukraine wants to negotiate peace and mentioned a visit from Roman Abramovich, a Russian businessman connected to Putin.
- Zelenskyy’s office publicly asked President Putin for a meeting to start diplomatic efforts.
- Russia’s President Putin indicated a desire to end the conflict peacefully but did not agree to a meeting with Zelenskyy.
- The conflict continues amid growing pressure on Russia both domestically and internationally.
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