Russia Launches Record Drone Assault on Ukraine Amid Peace Negotiations
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, Russia initiated its largest drone attack on Ukraine since the onset of the war, deploying 355 drones overnight, according to Ukrainian officials. This comes as a setback for U.S.-brokered peace efforts, with President Donald Trump condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin as "crazy" for intensifying bombings right as dialogues were underway.
Over the weekend, Russia launched approximately 900 drones, breaking its aerial bombardment records thrice this month. These strikes aim to capture more Ukrainian territory at a time when Russia is preparing for a summer offensive along the extensive 620-mile front line.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy highlighted this escalation as a sign of Russia’s "sense of complete impunity" and renewed calls for stringent international sanctions to undermine Russia’s military ambitions. The European Union’s foreign policy chief condemned the attacks, emphasizing plans for additional sanctions.
In a rare moment of cooperation, Russia and Ukraine executed a major prisoner swap, signaling an ongoing, albeit fragile, dialogue amid the intensified conflict.
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