Russia Claims Control of Two Settlements in Ukraine

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that Russian forces have taken control of the settlements of Privilya in the Donetsk region and Priluki in the Zaporizhzhia region. These announcements come amid ongoing clashes in Ukraine, with Russia seeking to capture territory. Meanwhile, Ukraine's Ambassador to the US, Olga Stefanishyna, stated that new negotiations between Ukrainian and US officials will be held in Miami on Saturday, with the aim of finding a solution to end the conflict. These talks are expected to focus on providing further assistance to Ukraine and potential US mediation to achieve peace. The outcome of the negotiations remains uncertain, given the complexity of the situation and the disagreements between the two sides.