US envoys brief Putin and Zelenskyy after Ukraine's largest drone attack on Russia

Ukraine launched nearly 1,200 drones at Russian targets overnight in one of its largest aerial attacks of the war, while U.S. envoys briefed Russian and Ukrainian leaders on talks that now include broader European security arrangements. The shift in negotiations, long sought by Moscow, has alarmed European leaders who fear it could undermine NATO's role. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz rejected the need for such discussions, saying the alliance already exists. U.S. envoy Jared Kushner said Russia agreed to include Europe in upcoming talks, but EU officials warned against walking into a Russian trap. Russian air defenses downed 1,198 Ukrainian drones, though strikes killed seven people and wounded 17 in three regions. Separately, Russia launched 117 drones at Ukraine, killing two and causing power outages in 12 regions. Ukraine also complained about U.S. speed restrictions on its Starlink service, limiting drone operations.