Russia attacked Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine with missiles and drones overnight, ahead of what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said would be a key meeting with US President Donald Trump to work out a ⁠deal to end nearly four years of war.

KYIV, Dec 26 - Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday he planned to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump soon and that a lot could be decided before the New Year as Washington pushes diplomatic efforts to end the war with Russia. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

KYIV, Dec 26 - Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday he planned to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump soon and that a lot could be decided before the New Year as Washington pushes diplomatic efforts to end the war with Russia. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said explosions were heard across the city as air defence systems intercepted incoming targets, urging residents to remain in shelters.

Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said explosions were heard across the city as air defence systems intercepted incoming targets, urging residents to remain in shelters.

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