From: Transform Ukraine By Douglas Landro / March 24, 2025
As U.S.-Led Negotiations Open in Riyadh, Russia’s Aerial Assault on Civilians Raises Questions About Kremlin’s Commitment to Ceasefire
Summary of the Day – March 23, 2025
Diplomatic activity intensifies in Saudi Arabia while Russia’s actions on the ground continue to undermine professed peace efforts. A Russian drone attack on Kyiv killed a young family—a father, mother, and their five-year-old daughter—along with injuring ten others just hours before negotiations began in Riyadh. Ukrainian and U.S. delegations met on the evening of March 23, with Defense Minister Rustem Umerov describing the talks as “productive and focused.” Russian and American teams begin their discussions today as President Donald Trump claims he alone can influence Putin to end the conflict. On the battlefield, Ukrainian forces celebrated a tactical victory with the liberation of Nadiya in Luhansk Oblast, while successfully striking Russian troop concentrations in Toretsk. Europe continues preparations for a possible peacekeeping mission, with Czech President Petr Pavel announcing readiness to contribute troops once an agreement is reached.
Family Shattered in Kyiv: Russian Drones Strike Civilian Targets on Eve of Peace Talks
Russia launched an overnight drone attack against Kyiv on March 23, striking multiple residential buildings and killing three people, including a five-year-old girl and her father. The mother fought for her life for several hours but ultimately succumbed to her injuries in the hospital. Ten others were wounded, including an 11-month-old infant.
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