Ukrainian drone barrage hits Russia as peace talks begin

I opened my door, and all the neighbors jumped out. Somebody was in blood,

she added

We’re leading the world in some of this weapons technology and we just need a bit more time to get right ahead of the Russians,

said a senior officer in the new Ukrainian UAV Force

The largest drone attack in history was carried out on Moscow and the Moscow region,

said Andriy Kovalenko, a National Security and Defence Council official

Sergey Sobyaninmoscow Mayor

The Defence Ministry’s air defence continues to repel a massive attack by enemy drones on Moscow,

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Telegram early on Tuesday

Marco RubiouS Senator

I wouldn't prejudge tomorrow about whether or not we have a minerals deal,

Rubio also said on board a flight to Saudi Arabia

Marco RubiouS Senator

I’m not going to set any conditions on what they have to or need to do. I think we want to listen to see how far they’re willing to go and then compare that to what the Russians want and see how far apart we truly are,

Rubio told reporters ahead of his arrival

We never shut off intelligence for ... anything defensive that the Ukrainians need,

Witkoff said

Dmitry Peskovkremlin spokesman

All (defensive) measures and actions were carried out in advance, in good time. And this allows for the protection of Moscow and the Moscow region, as well as many other regions."

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said

Dmitry Peskovkremlin spokesman

It's important that he was shown the aftermath of the attack. But more importantly, what the Kyiv regime is hitting - residential buildings,

said Peskov

This is an additional signal to Putin that he should also be interested in a ceasefire in the air,

said Andriy Kovalenko, head of the National Security Council's Center for Countering Disinformation

We were sleeping, there was an explosion, the children screamed,

Yevgenia Bakatuyeva, a 38-year-old who lives in one of the apartment blocks that was hit, told AFP

In the last week, Europe and Ukraine have ceased to perceive the U.S. as a reliable ally,

said Slobodian Liliya, 29, who works for a non-governmental organization

Volodymyr Zelenskyypresident

We hope for practical outcomes,

Zelenskyy said Monday of the upcoming summit between Rubio and his team

Volodymyr Zelenskyypresident

We had a detailed discussion on the steps and conditions needed to end the war and secure a reliable and lasting peace,

Zelenskyy said of that meeting