Ukraine fires nearly 1,200 drones at Russia as U.S.-led talks consider wider European security
Summary
Ukraine launched nearly 1,200 drones at Russian targets overnight, in one of its largest aerial attacks since Russia’s invasion. U.S. and Russian negotiators are discussing wider European security arrangements alongside the war, drawing concern from European leaders who say a ceasefire should come first and NATO’s role must be protected.Key Facts
- Ukraine fired nearly 1,200 drones at Russian targets overnight.
- U.S. and Russian negotiators held two days of talks with Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Abu Dhabi.
- U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner briefed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Dublin.
- The talks now include wider European security arrangements as well as issues between Ukraine and Russia.
- EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said negotiations should not proceed further without a ceasefire.
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said NATO already provides Europe’s security framework.
- Zelenskyy said speed limits on SpaceX’s Starshield system restrict Ukrainian drones to 161 kph, impairing their ability to intercept Russian jet-powered drones.
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