Deadly Strikes Hit Kyiv Hospital as Paris Peace Talks Begin

Russian attacks killed two people in Ukraine overnight, triggering a fire at a Kyiv medical facility. The assault came just ahead of a major diplomatic meeting in Paris. Doctors were forced to evacuate patients "under fire," said Ukraine's Prime Minister. The strikes caused power outages as temperatures dropped to -8C. Ukraine's air force reported Russia launched 165 drones and at least nine missiles. Separate attacks hit energy infrastructure in Kharkiv and a US-owned agricultural facility. The violence precedes a Paris meeting hosted by France's President Macron. Leaders from a "coalition of the willing," including envoys for former US President Donald Trump, will discuss a potential peace plan. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated a deal is "90%" ready. In preparation, security advisers from 15 nations met in Kyiv over the weekend. In other developments, Zelenskyy appointed Canada's former finance minister as an economic adviser. He also replaced Ukraine's spy chief, who led daring operations against Russia. Meanwhile, Russia claimed to have seized the village of Grabovske in northeastern Ukraine.