Serge’s reconnaissance unit went on to fight in the Donbas, mostly in Bakhmut, where thousands died in the “meat grinder” attacks launched by waves of Russian conscripts, prisoners and the Wagner mercenary group. Key members of Serge’s team died in the rubble there.

Kyiv was expected to influence Trump to alter his approach to the conflict with Russia. Ukrainians argue that initiating peace talks with Russia too early could be disastrous for Kyiv. Donald Trump, despite no longer mentioning "peace in 24 hours,

Kyiv aims to influence Trump to change his approach to the conflict with Russia. Ukrainians argue that attempting to initiate peace talks with Russia too early could be disastrous for Kyiv. Donald Trump,

At least three people were killed in the assault on the capital, and at least one died and 11 were wounded in a separate strike in the southern city of Zaporizhzhia.

Three people were killed and three others were injured in an attack on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Saturday, according to officials, in a move Russia said was in retaliation for Ukraine using US-made ATACMS missiles.

The attack struck the Shevchenkivskyi district, damaging civilian buildings and leaving a large crater in the road.