Ukraine launches nearly 1,200 drones at Russia as Europe joins security talks

Ukraine launched nearly 1,200 drones at Russian targets overnight in one of its largest aerial attacks since the invasion began, while U.S.-led talks expanded to include broader European security arrangements, raising questions about NATO's future role. The massive barrage killed seven people in three Russian regions, while Russia responded with 117 drones against Ukraine, killing at least two. U.S. envoys briefed both Putin and Zelenskyy after Abu Dhabi talks, with Russia agreeing to include Europe in upcoming negotiations despite its earlier objections. European leaders warned against Russian maneuvering, with EU diplomat Kaja Kallas urging a ceasefire before further talks. Moscow aims to dismantle NATO and post-Cold War security architecture, according to analysts, as the war has killed hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians.