Russia launches largest attack of August on Ukraine after Trump-Zelenskyy meeting

Russia launched its largest overnight assault on Ukraine in weeks, firing 270 drones and 10 missiles, with major strikes targeting energy facilities in the Poltava region. The attack coincided with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s meetings in Washington with President Donald Trump and European leaders to discuss a path toward ending the war. Trump suggested Ukraine could strike a deal with Russia, ruling out NATO membership and the return of Crimea, while Zelenskyy and European leaders stressed the need for a ceasefire first. Discussions included the possibility of direct talks between Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin, though European leaders voiced doubts about Moscow’s willingness for peace, ABC News has reported.