Ukraine and Russia launch drone strikes during US-led peace talks

At least 18 Ukrainians have been wounded in Russian drone attacks on the Zaporizhzhia area as tens of thousands of invading troops continue their advance on the southeastern region.

Ukraine says it supports the “essence” of a United States plan to end its war with Russia, as US President Donald Trump says “progress” is being made and dispatches special envoy Steve Witkoff to Russia for talks with President Vladimir Putin. European politicians and media are trying to undermine US efforts to clinch a peace settlement for Ukraine, Russia’s Foreign Ministry says. Russian air defences intercepted 33 Ukrainian drones during attacks on the Belgorod, Voronezh, Lipetsk and Bryansk regions, the Defence Ministry says.

Trump says no firm deadline for Ukraine-Russia peace deal

Trump has suggested there is no clear timetable for a Russia-Ukraine peace agreement, saying “the deadline for me is when it’s [the war’s] over”.

He made the comments on Tuesday en route to Florida for the Thanksgiving holiday, appearing to back away from earlier statements that he hoped to see a deal done by Thursday.