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Zelensky says negotiations close to a result as Russia renews drone attacks
Russian forces launched a drone attack on Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa on Monday evening, regional Governor Oleh Kiper said on Telegram. Earlier on Monday, a senior Russian general was killed after an explosive device detonated underneath his car in southern Moscow. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said peace negotiations were "close to a real result" despite contradictions from the Kremlin. Follow our liveblog to see how the day's events unfolded.
Russian forces launched a drone attack on Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa on Monday evening, regional Governor Oleh Kiper said on Telegram. Earlier on Monday, a senior Russian general was killed after an explosive device detonated underneath his car in southern Moscow. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said peace negotiations were "close to a real result" despite contradictions from the Kremlin. Follow our liveblog to see how the day's events unfolded.
