A massive Ukrainian drone strike forced Moscow’s main airports to shut temporarily, disrupting over 140 flights. Russia claims it intercepted more than 230 drones, including 27 over the capital.

Meanwhile, Russian airstrikes killed at least three people in Ukraine.

In a bid to end the war, President Zelensky has proposed fresh peace talks and expressed readiness to meet President Putin directly.

The appeal comes amid intensified fighting on both sides.