Overview

• Ukraine has officially invited Russia to a new round of peace talks next week and is awaiting Moscow’s response
• President Zelenskyy reiterated his readiness to meet face-to-face with President Putin to secure a lasting peace
• Russian drone and missile attacks continue to inflict civilian casualties, with recent strikes killing at least three people
• President Trump has set a 50-day deadline for a ceasefire or threats of sanctions and has pledged new military aid to Kyiv
• Ukrainian diplomats and analysts argue Russia’s quantitative military advantage is eroding and many drone barrages serve as decoys