Ukrainian Delegation Meets US in Geneva Amid Russian Attacks

0:00UK headlines in two minutes or less. You're tuned in to UK News today, brought to you by NordVPN. If you use public Wi-Fi or care about your privacy online, NordVPN helps keep your connection secure across all your devices. Links in the episode description. A Ukrainian delegation is meeting with US officials in Geneva today for key talks on the war. This comes as Russia launched a heavy overnight barrage, firing 420 drones and 39 missiles at critical infrastructure, and homes across eight regions. Zelensky reported most drones were Shahed types, with 11 ballistic missiles among them. The attacks damage buildings, gas facilities in Poltava, and caused a huge fire at industrial sites. One person died, and more than 22 others were hurt, including children in places like Zaparizia, Tarkeev, and Dean Iper Petrovsk. On the ground, the toll hits hard for everyday people. Ukrainian teens shared stories of fleeing the invasion four years ago, like one whose mom

1:03cried over news of a relative forced into Russian ranks. Another lost her school to a deadly strike that killed three staff members. Russia is accusing Ukraine of plotting a terrorist attack last year in Moscow, claiming eight people, including minors, tried to bomb a defense firm. Executive for a payout. Separately, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban sent an open letter to Zelensky, pushing to reopen a blocked oil pipeline and drop what he calls, anti-Hungarian moves. With cold weather persisting, Ukraine needs more air defenses to protect its energy grid from these strikes. Expect more from the Geneva talks as both sides dig in.