A Russian drone struck a passenger bus in Ukraine's Sumy region, killing nine people just hours after failed peace talks. Both sides discussed a prisoner swap and ceasefire but remained far apart on key conditions for ending the fighting.
Key Points
Russian drone strike on civilian bus in Ukraine's Sumy region.
Failed peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv.
Discussion of a prisoner swap and ceasefire, but disagreement on key conditions for ending the fighting.
Pros
First face-to-face dialogue between Russian and Ukrainian officials since the start of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Cons
Nine people killed and four injured in the drone strike on a civilian bus.
Failed peace talks and disagreement on key conditions for ending the fighting.