Cassandra Vinograd

In a war where drones are synonymous with destruction, some are also used to drop care packages to Ukraine’s frontline soldiers.

The Ukrainian authorities urged residents in the Dnipro region to stock up on water as crews raced to restore service.

Kyrylo Budanov, who has served as Ukraine’s military intelligence chief, is seen as a potential rival to Mr. Zelensky if elections are held.

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine brings a revised 20-point peace proposal, as well as doubts about whether Russia is serious about pursuing peace.

The assault began around 1:30 a.m. local time and was continuing into the morning.

There was no immediate confirmation from the White House about a meeting, which President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has sought since the latest U.S.-.led push for peace got underway.

Ukraine’s president met with President Emmanuel Macron of France on Monday as Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s special envoy, was traveling to Russia.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other U.S. officials met with a Ukrainian delegation led that was without Andriy Yermak, who resigned as chief of staff to Ukraine’s president on Friday.

The attack came as U.S. officials were expected to hold peace talks with Ukrainian and Russian officials in the coming days.

The chief of staff to President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine was seen as the second-most powerful person in Ukraine. He was dismissed on Friday.