The latest news on Russia and Ukraine. We now know that the latest Russian airstrikes late on Sunday and early on Monday have claimed multiple civilian lives in south-eastern Ukraine, with Zaporizhzhia and Sumy among the hardest-hit regions.
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Local authorities report that women and children were among the victims, and several residential buildings and a shop were severely damaged. The escalation comes as both nations prepare to meet once again in search of a resolution to the conflict.