Russian drone attack kills two in Ukraine ahead of talks in US, officials say

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete March 21, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Russian drone attack kills two in Ukraine ahead of talks in US, officials say

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A Russian drone attack in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, killed two people and injured two children on Saturday. The attack occurred on the eve of planned talks in the US between Ukrainian and American negotiators. President Zelensky wants negotiators to discuss the US decision to ease sanctions on Russian oil. The talks also aim to set up another trilateral meeting involving Russia and address the strained relationship between Zelensky and President Trump, who blames Zelensky for hindering peace. Ukraine is also offering the US its drone expertise. Zelensky recently stated that Ukraine faces a missile deficit due to the conflict in the Middle East and that Putin desires a prolonged war between the US, Israel, and Iran to weaken Kyiv.

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