Russia bombards Ukraine with drones hours after Trump announces talks with Putin
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Russia launched its largest single drone strike against Ukraine just before a scheduled phone conversation between President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin focused on ending the conflict.

On Sunday, Russia deployed a total of 273 explosive drones and decoys aimed at regions in Ukraine including Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Donetsk, as reported by Ukraine’s air force. Among these, 88 drones were intercepted and 128 likely lost due to electronic jamming.

Yuriy Ihnat, head of the air force’s communications department, informed the Associated Press that this was the largest drone attack since Russia’s comprehensive invasion began in February 2022.

It came after Trump said he would be “speaking, by telephone, to President Vladimir Putin of Russia on Monday, at 10:00 a.m.” regarding the war in Ukraine. 

Damage seen in Ukraine following Russia drone attack

Residents stand next to houses heavily damaged by a Russian drone strike, outside of Kyiv on Sunday, May 18. (Reuters/Valentyn Ogirenko)

Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio also met with Zelenskyy in Rome Sunday for ongoing peace talks. 

“During our talks we discussed negotiations in Istanbul to where the Russians sent a low-level delegation of non-decision-makers. I reaffirmed that Ukraine is ready to be engaged in real diplomacy and underscored the importance of a full and unconditional ceasefire as soon as possible,” Zelenskyy shared on X regarding the meeting.  

“We have also touched upon the need for sanctions against Russia, bilateral trade, defense cooperation, battlefield situation and upcoming prisoners exchange. Pressure is needed against Russia until they are eager to stop the war. And, of course, we talked about our joint steps to achieve a just and durable peace,” he continued.  

Vehicles damaged in Russia drone attack

Ukraine’s air force said Russia’s drone attack on Sunday, May 18, was the largest one they have launched since Putin’s forces invaded the country in early 2022. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)

World leaders converged in Rome this weekend for Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural mass at the Vatican on Sunday, with Vance leading the U.S. delegation. Zelenskyy also attended the mass. 

Fox News’ Emma Colton and the Associated Press contributed to this report. 

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