Russia and Ukraine to Renew Talks
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Russia launches attack on Kyiv
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Russia has advanced around Pokrovsk for many months, but has so far failed to entirely encircle or seize control of the city.
Russia and Ukraine again exchanged a series of major overnight drone strikes as the two sides maneuvered ahead of a possible resumption of ceasefire talks.
The barrage of exploding drones and missiles appeared to be the most intense attack since President Trump announced a plan to get more weapons for Kyiv.
Russian aviation faced big delays due to the threat posed by Ukrainian drones, while Moscow's attacks on Ukraine killed at least one person.
Russia’s “swarm” tactics against Ukraine are increasingly cutting through Ukraine’s defences, with drones striking targets at three times the typical rate in recent months, according to official data.
Kyiv said the French fighter, one of six in its air force, was performing a flight mission but was not shot down by Russian fire.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is stalling over a ceasefire. Meanwhile, Trump has changed his mind about sending weapons to Ukraine.