A Russian drone strike killed at least three people in Ukraine’s capital early Saturday morning while wounding at least 29 others, according to The Associated Press.
Two individuals were killed in Kyiv, while the other death occurred in the broader region, the Kyiv City Military Administration announced.
The Kremlin strikes consisted of both missiles and drones, per the AP.
The attack comes amid diplomatic talks with leaders from Moscow and Kyiv and support from the United States for ending the more than three-year war in Eastern Europe.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote in a post on the social platform X that “the Ukrainian delegation should already be in the United States by” Saturday evening.
“The dialogue based on the Geneva points will continue. Diplomacy remains active,” he added.
On Sunday, Ukrainian officials are set to meet with a U.S. group that includes Secretary of State Marco Rubio, special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, a U.S. official told NewsNation. A U.S. delegation is also set to hold talks in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin sometime next week.
Lawmakers in Washington have questioned the authenticity of peace negotiations as reports unveiled that Witkoff was coaching Russian officials on how to navigate talks with Trump.
“For those who oppose the Russian invasion and want to see Ukraine prevail as a sovereign & democratic country, it is clear that Witkoff fully favors the Russians,” Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.), a staunch backer of Ukraine, wrote on X. “He cannot be trusted to lead these negotiations.
The White House’s 28-point peace plan was reported last week, outlining a proposal for Ukraine to cede land to Russia in addition to being blocked from joining NATO.
Amid concerns pertaining to Russia being favored in the deal, Zelensky says Ukraine remains committed to talks.
“The American side is demonstrating a constructive approach, and in the coming days it is feasible to flesh out the steps to determine how to bring the war to a dignified end,” he wrote in his Saturday X post.
“The Ukrainian delegation has the necessary directives, and I expect the guys to work in accordance with clear Ukrainian priorities.”