U.S.-Mediated Geneva Talks Begin Amid Ukraine-Russia Deadlock
Kyiv and Moscow remain deadlocked over territory and security guarantees, with the future of 20% of Ukrainian territory and Kyiv's postwar security demands tied to a U.S. backstop.
Almost 400 long-range drones and 29 missiles attacked 12 regions, injuring nine, while heavy airstrikes damaged Odesa's power network, disrupting heat and water for tens of thousands.
Low hopes for a breakthrough persist as neither side is ready to budge, with delegations required to report to national leaders in Moscow and Kyiv by the U.S. June deadline.
Parallel negotiations and military meetings in Geneva coincided with U.S. indirect talks with Iran and General Alexus Grynkewich and Dan Driscoll attending ceasefire monitoring discussions.
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