Russia launched on Sunday its largest drone attack on Ukraine since the start of the war, destroying homes and killing at least one woman a day before U.S. President Donald Trump is due to discuss a proposed ceasefire with Russia's Vladimir Putin.

As Russia and Ukraine hold their first direct talks in years, Trump says there won't be a real breakthrough to end the war until he sits down with Putin.

Putin aims to address the conflict's root causes and secure Russia's safety as drone attacks on Ukraine intensify. Russia launched 273 drones overnight, marking one of its largest assaults since 2022,