Former President Trump suggests advancement in Ukraine-Russia negotiations while Russia unleashes one of its most destructive attacks in months, targeting civilian areas in Poltava and Odesa. Despite the grim reality, discussions between Ukraine and the West continue, with Zelenskyy inviting U.S. officials to witness the destruction and technological advancements firsthand.
News alerts flooded phones across Kyiv on Sunday night after former President Donald Trump made a brief but enigmatic statement on a tarmac in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump declared that discussions involving Ukraine and Russia are 'making progress.' However, he provided no further elaboration.
This remark came on the heels of a recent interview by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in which he revealed that discussions with Washington remained at a general level but anticipated in-person meetings in the near future. Meanwhile, reality struck in the form of fire and shrapnel as Russia launched one of its most intense bombardments in months. \In Poltava, central Ukraine, a missile slammed into a residential building, decimating apartments into rubble. At least 14 people perished, including two children, according to officials. This attack contributed to a civilian death toll that the United Nations estimates has surpassed 12,000 since Russia's full-scale invasion commenced. In Odesa, Russian missiles rained down on the city's historic district, inflicting damage on landmarks such as the Bristol Hotel, museums, and the city's philharmonic hall. Images of the devastation spread rapidly online. Ukrainian officials disclosed that Norwegian diplomats were in close proximity at the time of the strike. Zelenskyy lamented, 'Odesa will never be the same.' \Across the nation, Ukraine's air defenses battled a relentless barrage of 165 missiles and drones over the weekend, successfully intercepting many but not all. Those that penetrated caused damage to the energy grid, plunging seven regions into darkness. Authorities warned that rolling blackouts could persist for weeks. In Poland, fighter jets took to the skies as Russian missiles veered dangerously close to NATO airspace. Despite the escalating tensions, discussions between the West and Ukraine continue. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the war is setting Ukraine back 100 years. Zelenskyy responded by inviting Rubio to visit Ukraine — to witness firsthand the destruction, but also to observe Ukraine's technological advancements, particularly in drone warfare, where he asserts that Ukraine remains decades ahead of the world
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