Ukraine, Russia Exchange Black Sea Drone Attacks After Failed Peace Talks

Despite multiple rounds of peace talks held in Istanbul, Ukraine and Russia continue to exchange air assaults, particularly along the Black Sea coastlines. Recent Russian drone strikes targeted Ukraine's port city of Odesa, damaging its historic center and injuring several civilians, while Ukrainian drone debris caused casualties in Russia's Sochi region. Both sides remain far apart on ceasefire terms, with negotiations focusing more on prisoner exchanges and potential high-level meetings rather than detailed ceasefire agreements. Russian negotiators have proposed short-term ceasefires of 24 to 48 hours to recover casualties, but broader peace efforts have stalled amid ongoing hostilities, including hundreds of drone attacks nightly. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has emphasized the need for momentum toward ending the war, yet the Kremlin warns that major diplomatic work is still required. Meanwhile, Russian forces continue aggressive attacks on multiple Ukrainian cities, causing civilian casualties and significant damage ahead of peace talks.