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Russian airports closed as Ukraine launches drone attack on eve of Trump peace talks

US has power to make Russia serious about ending Ukraine war, Zelensky says
  • Ukrainian drone attacks led to the suspension of operations at at least eight Russian airports overnight.
  • Russia's defence ministry reported intercepting 33 Ukrainian drones over five Russian regions, Crimea, and the Black Sea.
  • The attacks followed Volodymyr Zelensky's statement expressing readiness for 'honest' work with Washington on a plan to end the war.
  • Zelensky confirmed that Ukrainian and US teams would collaborate on elements of the 28-point peace plan, after meeting US army secretary Daniel Driscoll.
  • Zelensky's office indicated he expects to discuss diplomatic opportunities and key peace points with Trump in the coming days.
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