**"Geneva Talks on the Horizon as Ukraine Faces Fresh Attacks"** In the midst of a bitter conflict that has ravaged Eastern Europe for five years, Ukraine is pinning its hopes on a breakthrough in Geneva, Switzerland. The country is set to engage in high-stakes talks with the United States in the Swiss city, in a bid to bring an end to the war. But just as the negotiations are about to begin, Russia has unleashed another barrage of missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, leaving at least eight people wounded. The latest assault on the capital city of Kyiv saw damage to a residential building and fires in homes and garages elsewhere in the city. While the air defence systems were activated to counter the attack, Kyiv's residents were advised to remain in shelters until the assault was over. This is not an isolated incident, as Ukraine has been facing regular overnight barrages in recent months, with cities across the country being targeted by missiles and drones. The Geneva talks, scheduled to take place between Ukrainian and American delegations, are seen as a crucial step towards resolving the conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been pushing for a direct meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to resolve the most contentious issues. Zelenskyy has spoken to US President Donald Trump, who has expressed support for the sequence of steps that would lead to a meeting between the two leaders. But with the Kremlin dismissing such a meeting as a possibility, the road to peace looks uncertain. Despite this, the Ukrainian president remains optimistic, saying that the Geneva talks could pave the way for a leaders' meeting. Meanwhile, Russia's economic affairs envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, is also set to be in Geneva to negotiate with the Americans on economic issues. As the international community waits with bated breath for a breakthrough in Geneva, one thing is clear: the fate of Ukraine hangs in the balance. Will the talks yield a positive outcome, or will the conflict continue to drag on? Only time will tell.