Russian Drone Strike on Passenger Bus in Ukraine

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
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.