Russia Reports Interception of Dozens of Ukrainian Drones as Ceasefire Talks Proposed

Russian authorities reported intercepting at least 26 Ukrainian drones over the Moscow region on Sunday, part of a broader wave of drone activity that the Russian Defense Ministry said included 132 drones downed across nine regions, Crimea, and the Black Sea. The attacks led to temporary restrictions at all four of Moscow's international airports, with Rosaviatsiya spokesperson Artem Korenyako stating that 134 flights were diverted as a result.

Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said that 21 drones were destroyed over the capital region since Saturday evening, including one in Zelenograd, where debris reportedly ignited parked cars. Sobyanin noted that emergency services responded to the incident and, according to initial reports, there were no serious injuries or casualties.

Ukraine's air force reported that Russia launched 57 drones into Ukrainian territory overnight, with 25 intercepted or suppressed and 32 impacting in various locations. Debris was reported in six areas.

Amid the escalation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Kyiv had proposed new ceasefire talks for the coming week, with a focus on prisoner exchanges and other humanitarian issues. Zelenskyy emphasized the need to accelerate negotiations, stating, "Everything must be done to achieve a ceasefire. And the Russian side must stop hiding from decisions." He added that Ukraine is prepared for a leaders' meeting to secure a lasting peace.