"The Ukrainian side is working constructively, focused and without excessive expectations, Umerov posted on social media. Ahead of the talks, Russia carried out heavy air strikes overnight across swathes of Ukraine, inflicting severe damage to the power network in the southern port city of Odesa, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said left tens of thousands of people without heat and water."
"US President Donald Trump has pushed both Moscow and Kyiv to reach a deal to end Europe's biggest war since 1945, though Zelenskyy has complained his country is facing more pressure to make concessions. When asked by reporters what he expects from the Geneva negotiations, Trump singled out Ukraine. Well we have big talks, Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. It's going to be very easy. I mean, look, so far Ukraine better come to the table fast. That's all I'm telling you."
Russian and Ukrainian officials launched a third round of US-brokered peace talks in Switzerland. Ukraine's lead negotiator Rustem Umerov said the talks will include security and humanitarian issues and that the Ukrainian side is working constructively without excessive expectations. Russia carried out heavy overnight air strikes across swathes of Ukraine, damaging Odesa's power network and leaving tens of thousands without heat and water. Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged allies to increase pressure on Russia with tougher sanctions and weapons supplies. Russia demands cession of the remaining 20 percent of Donetsk, which Ukraine rejects. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said talks should address territories and other Moscow demands. US President Donald Trump pressed both sides for a rapid deal and urged Ukraine to come to the table.
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