Russia launched its largest drone attack on Ukraine since the start of the war, before President Donald Trump is due to discuss a proposed ceasefire with Vladimir Putin.

President Donald Trump is hoping separate phone calls with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will make progress toward a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed Russia's war against Ukraine with the leaders of the United States, Italy, France, and Germany, according to Reuters. Ahead of a scheduled phone call between US President Donald Trump and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin,