Ukraine suffers widespread power outages from a huge attack, occurring only hours before critical US-brokered peace talks with Russia. The negotiations, aimed at resolving the conflict, face the persistent challenge of territorial disputes, though some flexibility is hinted at.
A massive attack has caused power outages across Ukraine, just hours before Russian and Ukrainian officials are set to begin their first US-brokered face-to-face peace talks in months. Following former President Donald Trump's suggestion of a broad deal last week, US envoy Jared Kushner stated that recent contacts had 'really identified, narrowed the gaps,' affirming Trump's commitment to peace. The central sticking point remains territory, with Moscow controlling about 20% of Ukrainian land and seeking full control of the Donbas regions (Donetsk and Luhansk), including areas currently under Ukrainian control—a 'red line' for Kyiv. However, a US official recently claimed that both Moscow and Kyiv are privately showing some 'flexibility' regarding a possible territorial exchange. Trump also commented on CBS’s 60 Minutes that a deal is likely to 'end up with a little bit different shape Ukraine,' suggesting potential changes to Ukraine's territorial integrity.
