Drone strikes disrupt US-brokered talks in Geneva | Russia-Ukraine war

Deadly drone strikes in Ukraine and Russia have killed one person in each country, raising doubts about a ceasefire as negotiations to end the war are set to take place next week. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and US Secretary of State Rubio expressed concerns about reaching an agreement, with Zelenskyy highlighting differences in negotiation priorities between the two sides. Russia’s demand for a full withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donetsk remains a major point of contention, with Ukraine seeking Western security guarantees. Despite previous ultimatums, progress has been slow, with hundreds of thousands of casualties reported since the start of the conflict. Recent drone strikes have resulted in civilian deaths in both countries, further complicating the situation.

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