Ukraine says Russia fired barrage of drones amid calls for ceasefire
Briefly

Ukrainian authorities have reported that their ceasefire proposals are being ignored by Russia, which launched over 100 drones, damaging civilian infrastructure. Ukrainian air defenses managed to intercept 55 of these drones. The attacks particularly affected the Odesa region and railway infrastructure, highlighting a serious escalation in hostilities. While leaders from France, Germany, Poland, and the UK have called for a ceasefire to facilitate peace talks, Russian President Putin has suggested direct negotiations, though he criticized Western ultimatums. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expressed openness to meet Putin, but only if a ceasefire is first established.
Ukrainian authorities report that ceasefire proposals have been overlooked by Russia, who launched over 100 drones in an ongoing attack that damages civilian infrastructure.
Despite a proposed 30-day ceasefire by Kyiv and its allies, over 100 drones were launched by Russia in a single night, underscoring ongoing hostilities.
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