Ukraine launches nearly 1,200 drones at Russia as US-led talks expand to Europe

Ukraine launched nearly 1,200 drones at Russian targets overnight in one of its largest aerial attacks since the invasion began, while US-led talks expanded to include broader European security arrangements, alarming NATO allies. The talks in Abu Dhabi led US envoys to brief Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with Russia agreeing to include Europe in future negotiations. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz rejected discussing European security architecture, saying NATO already exists for that purpose. The drone barrage killed seven people in Russia, while Moscow launched 117 drones against Ukraine, killing at least two. European leaders warned against Russian maneuvering, and Ukraine's president complained about US-imposed speed limits on its Starshield drone system.