In a wave of overnight Russian attacks on Ukraine, at least one person was killed and 31 others were injured. This development comes as representatives from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States converge in the United Arab Emirates for a second day of critical discussions aimed at resolving Russia’s extensive military invasion, now approaching its fourth year.

In the nation’s capital, Kyiv, a Russian drone assault resulted in the death of one individual and injuries to four others, according to Tymur Tkachenko, the head of the Kyiv City Military Administration.

Meanwhile, in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, drone strikes left 27 people wounded, as reported by Oleh Syniehubov, the regional head of Kharkiv.

These attacks coincide with significant diplomatic engagements in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, where negotiators are meeting for a second day. This marks the first known occasion where officials from the Trump administration have engaged with both Ukrainian and Russian representatives, as part of the U.S. government’s initiative to facilitate a resolution to Moscow’s prolonged aggression.

The UAE’s foreign ministry has stated that these talks are focused on fostering dialogue and identifying political solutions to the ongoing crisis. The White House characterized the initial day of discussions as productive, fueling hopes for progress.

Following the latest attacks, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin over the onslaught.

“Cynically, Putin ordered a brutal massive missile strike against Ukraine right while delegations are meeting in Abu Dhabi to advance the America-led peace process,” Sybiha wrote on X. “His missiles hit not only our people, but also the negotiation table.”

There has been a flurry of diplomatic activity in recent days, from Switzerland to the Kremlin, even though serious obstacles remain between both sides.

While Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday that a potential peace deal was “nearly ready,” certain sensitive sticking points – most notably those related to territorial issues – remain unresolved.

Just hours before the three-way talks began, Putin discussed a Ukraine settlement with U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner during marathon overnight talks. The Kremlin insists that to reach a peace deal, Kyiv must withdraw its troops from the areas in the east that Russia illegally annexed but has not fully captured.