Ukraine fires nearly 1,200 drones at Russia as US-led talks consider Europe security
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Summary
Ukraine launched nearly 1,200 drones at Russian targets overnight, in one of its largest aerial attacks since Russia’s invasion began. U.S. and Russian negotiators are discussing broader European security arrangements alongside the war, prompting European leaders to debate their role in the talks and the future of NATO.Key Facts
- Ukraine launched almost 1,200 drones at Russian targets overnight.
- U.S. and Russian negotiators discussed European security arrangements after 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 and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- Kushner said Russia agreed to include Europe in upcoming talks.
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Europe’s security structure already exists through NATO.
- EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Europe should insist on a ceasefire before advancing negotiations.
- Zelenskyy said speed limits on the U.S. Starshield system restrict Ukrainian drones to 161 kph, limiting the use of interceptors against fast Russian drones.
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