Ukraine launches nearly 1,200 drones at Russia in one of its largest air attacks
The strike comes as U.S. and Russian negotiators expand peace talks to include wider European security arrangements.
Ukraine fired almost 1,200 drones at Russian targets overnight, one of the biggest aerial attacks since Russia's full-scale invasion nearly five years ago. At the same time, U.S. and Russian negotiators have added European security arrangements to the talks to end the fighting. U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner said Russia agreed to include Europe in upcoming talks. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz rejected Russian efforts to discuss the European security structure, saying one already exists. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Europe should insist on a cease-fire first. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia is open to contacts with Europeans. More talks are planned as negotiators look for a breakthrough.
Key points
- Ukraine fired almost 1,200 drones overnight
- Talks now include wider European security arrangements
- European leaders are wary of Russian and U.S. moves
- More negotiations are planned
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