Russian attacks on Kyiv and Kharkiv killed one person and wounded 15 others, striking populated areas as settlement architecture began taking form in negotiations. The strikes targeted densely populated civilian areas while the structure of a potential peace agreement emerged.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko warned residents that populated areas were being struck in a “massive enemy attack,” directing people to seek shelter. The bombardment targeted densely populated residential buildings, causing casualties and extensive damage. Heat and water infrastructure serving populated areas was disrupted.
Mayor Igor Terekhov reported that Kharkiv’s populated areas were struck by Iranian-manufactured Shahed drones. The drone strikes hit densely populated residential complexes, causing significant casualties and damage. The northeastern city’s populated areas have been repeatedly targeted throughout the war.
In Abu Dhabi, settlement architecture appeared to be taking form as American, Russian, and Ukrainian representatives engaged in detailed discussions. The UAE foreign ministry described the talks as focused on “promoting dialogue and identifying political solutions to the crisis.” President Zelensky announced that peace proposals were “nearly ready,” suggesting a settlement structure was emerging.
Ukrainian President Zelensky proposed creating a free trade zone in eastern Ukraine under Kyiv’s control as part of the settlement architecture. He suggested it would be “positive for our business.” President Putin met with Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, as all parties worked to finalize the settlement architecture.