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Negotiations & Diplomacy:
* The next round of talks between the US, Russia, and Ukraine will be held next Sunday in Abu Dhabi.
* A US official described the decision to continue talks as a “good sign” and noted “a lot of work” had been done.
* Russia has stated it remains open to dialog.
* Ukraine views the recent Russian attacks as detrimental to negotiations, with a Foreign Minister stating the attacks “hit not only our people, but also the negotiation table.” They call for putin to be tried in a special tribunal rather than participate in peace talks.
Recent Attacks & Casualties:
* Russian air strikes on Friday night killed one person and wounded four in Kyiv. 6,000 buildings in Kyiv are without heating.
* 31 people were injured in Kharkiv, where a maternity hospital and hostel for displaced people were damaged.
* Ukraine accuses Russia of targeting energy infrastructure. Temperatures are around -12C in parts of Ukraine.
* Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking an ambulance in the Kherson region, killing three medics.
* Belgorod (Russia) experienced its biggest bombardment yet from Ukraine, damaging energy infrastructure but causing no casualties.
Overall Tone:
The situation remains highly volatile.While diplomatic efforts are continuing, both sides are accusing each other of brutal attacks and violations of international law. The Ukrainian perspective is that Russia’s actions undermine the possibility of meaningful negotiations.
