Russian strikes plunge Kyiv into darkness; Ukraine negotiators to meet Trump envoys Friday

Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities including Kyiv, Prylouky, and Kramatorsk have killed 78 and wounded 215, leaving Kyiv almost entirely without power. Ukrainian negotiators are scheduled to meet with Donald Trump's envoys on Friday, suggesting diplomatic engagement amid ongoing attacks. The strikes mark a continued escalation in Russia's targeting of Ukrainian infrastructure, with the meeting indicating potential negotiations despite the conflict.