Escalation in Ukraine as Civilian Deaths Mount and Talks Near

Russian drone strikes kill six, including a family in Zaporijjia, as negotiations for a limited truce are set to begin in Saudi Arabia on Monday.

A Russian drone strike in Zaporijjia killed an entire family of three, including a 14-year-old girl, with 12 others injured, highlighting the war's civilian toll.
Ukraine reports six total deaths from Russian drone strikes on Friday night, with additional casualties in the Sumy and Donetsk regions.
Negotiations involving Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. are scheduled for March 24 in Saudi Arabia, focusing on a potential truce for energy infrastructure.
Ukraine faces U.S. pressure to agree to a broader ceasefire, but Russia remains focused on a more limited truce, citing mistrust of Ukraine's intentions.
European leaders remain sidelined in the peace talks, while Ukraine has recovered over 4,000 prisoners of war since the conflict began in 2022.