Ukraine says Russia launched a major aerial attack before Kyiv's talks with US
Summary
Russia launched a major aerial attack on Ukraine using hundreds of drones and missiles hours before peace talks between Kyiv and the US in Geneva. President Zelenskyy reported significant damage and casualties while continuing to push for a summit with Russia's Putin.
Key Points
- Russia launched a large-scale attack with 420 drones and 39 missiles targeting critical infrastructure and residential areas across eight Ukrainian regions.
- President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for efforts towards peace negotiations amidst ongoing U.S.-brokered talks.
- U.S. envoys met with Ukrainian officials to discuss economic support, long-term cooperation, and prisoner exchanges.
- Russia accused European nations of planning to supply Kyiv with nuclear weapons, claims denied by British and French officials.
