While the path is uncertain, a potential ceasefire could bring some respite to the region and could also have significant geopolitical and economic implications.

Russia attacked Ukraine's port city of Odessa overnight, triggering fires as several infrastructure targets were hit as well as a high-rise residential building and shopping center.

Czech President Petr Pavel speaks during a protest to mark the three-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, at the Old Town Square in Prague, Czech Republic, February 23, 2025. REUTERS/Eva Korinkova/File Photo KYIV (Reuters) - Czech President Petr Pavel was in Ukraine's Odesa as Russia pounded the city with several waves of drones in an overnight attack,

Russia pounded Ukraine's Black Sea city of Odesa late on Thursday with one of its biggest drone attacks, injuring three teenagers and sparking fires as the Czech president visited, Ukrainian officials said.