Facts

• The fourth round of conflict talks began by video-link on Mon. as Russia continued its heavy bombardment near Kyiv and the southern port city of Mariupol over the weekend. The talks will resume Tues.
• This follows Russian air raids on a military training ground near the border of Poland on Sun. Ukrainian officals said 35 were killed and more than 130 were wounded in the attack.
• An airstrike also struck a residential building in Kyiv on Mon., killing 1 civilian and wounding 3 others, Ukrainian emergency services said.
• Meanwhile, Russian forces made minor territorial gains in Luhansk Oblast on Mon., but didn't carry out any major offensive toward Kyiv or in northeastern Ukraine. They're likely prioritizing improving logistics and reinforcing combat units.
• Ukrainian forces succesfully halted resumed attacks from Kherson toward Mykolayiv and Kryvyi Rih, and continued to carry out successful local counterattacks around Kharkiv.
• Chinese and US officials held talks in Italy on Mon. to discuss the impacts of the Russian invasion, amid disputed allegations Russia has asked for military assistance from China. The US reportedly warned China of "consequences" if they support Russia's war effort.