Kirill Dmitriev, a special representative of the Russian President for investment, is expected to arrive in Geneva today for talks with American envoys, who are in Switzerland to meet with Ukrainian negotiators.
Meanwhile, Ukraine came under combined Russian attack overnight. “420 drones – the majority of which were ‘shahed’ models – and 39 missiles of various types, including 11 ballistic missiles, were launched against our population. Damage was recorded in eight regions,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on X.
Moscow: “1,000 bodies of fallen soldiers returned to Kyiv”
A new exchange of remains of fallen soldiers between Russia and Ukraine took place. Vladimir Medinsky, a presidential advisor and chief negotiator at recent Geneva talks with Kyiv and Washington, announced that Moscow delivered 1,000 bodies of Ukrainian soldiers, receiving 35 remains in return, according to Russian news agencies.
Lagarde: “Solidarity with Kyiv and its people, they are enduring immense suffering”
"This week marks the fourth anniversary of Russia’s unjustified aggression against Ukraine. Our thoughts are with the Ukrainian people, who continue to endure immense suffering and we stand in full solidarity with all those affected by this war," said European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde, during a hearing before the European Parliament’s Economic Committee.
Zelensky: “Russia launched 420 drones and 39 missiles, dozens injured”
"Last night, Russia again attacked critical infrastructure and residential buildings. 420 drones – the majority of which were ‘shahed’ models – and 39 missiles of various types, including 11 ballistic missiles, were launched against our population. Damage was recorded in eight regions," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on X. "At the moment, dozens of people are known to be injured in this attack, including children," he added.
Orbán to Zelensky: “Stop acting against Hungary’s interests”
"Your actions are contrary to Hungary’s interests and jeopardize the security and accessibility of Hungary’s energy supply. I therefore urge you to change your anti-Hungarian policy," Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán wrote in an open letter published on social media and addressed to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. “For four years, you have been unable to accept the position of the sovereign Hungarian government and the Hungarian people regarding the war between Russia and Ukraine – you have been working for four years to force Hungary to enter the war between your country and Russia.” Orbán added that Zelensky has “received support from Brussels and the Hungarian opposition. We also note that you, Brussels and the Hungarian opposition are coordinating efforts to bring a pro-Ukrainian government to power in Hungary.” Orbán accuses Zelensky of “blocking the Friendship pipeline, which is vital for Hungary’s energy supply” and attributes actions to the Ukrainian president that are “contrary to Hungary’s interests and jeopardize the security and accessibility of Hungary’s energy supply. I urge you to change your anti-Hungarian policy! We, the Hungarian people, are not responsible for the situation in Ukraine. We stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people, but we do not want to participate in the war. We do not want to finance the war effort and we do not want to pay more for energy. I urge you to immediately reopen the Friendship pipeline and refrain from further attacks on Hungary’s energy security!” Orbán concluded.
Explosions overnight in the Ukrainian capital, combined attack with missiles and drones
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed that air defenses were activated in the city and warned residents to remain in safe locations. Monitoring channels also reported the possible launch of additional missiles from Russian aircraft. Similar attacks were also reported in Zaporizhia and Kharkiv.
Several explosions in Kyiv, air raid alert
Kyiv was hit by several explosions in recent hours after officials warned of possible air attacks on the Ukrainian capital ahead of talks in Geneva with U.S. Representatives to end the Russian invasion. "The enemy is attacking the city with drones and ballistic missiles," Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv Military Administration, said on Telegram.
