Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will hold talks with EU allies ahead of his meeting in Florida with US President Donald Trump, as Russia launched a fresh drone and missile attack on Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine.

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 at around 1:30 a.m. local time and was continuing into the morning.