Summary
Ukraine and the United States are set to meet in Geneva to discuss potential ways to end the ongoing war with Russia. This meeting comes as Russia continues to attack Ukrainian cities with missiles and drones. President Trump spoke with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy ahead of the talks to prepare for further negotiations.
Key Facts
- Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, injuring at least eight people.
- Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, was among the cities targeted, with attacks damaging buildings and triggering air defense systems.
- Ukraine and U.S. representatives plan to meet in Geneva to discuss ending the conflict.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy spoke with President Trump about the meeting's agenda.
- The conflict over the eastern Donbas region remains a major hurdle in peace negotiations.
- Ukraine insists on security guarantees and its constitution prohibits giving up territory.
- Russian state news indicated their economic envoy will also be in Geneva for talks with the U.S.