Russian President Vladimir Putin saidhe supported in principle Washington's proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine but that his forces would fight on until several crucial conditions were worked out.

A top Ukrainian official said his country was "ready to go" and determined to reach a peace deal with Russia as U.S.-Ukraine talks kicked off in Jeddah.

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with a ballistic missile and 126 drones, setting a fuel storage facility on fire and injuring at least two people in different parts of the country, Ukrainian officials said on Tuesday.

The barrage comes less than 24 hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed details of the U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with a U.S. envoy.

Russia and Ukraine traded heavy aerial blows overnight Saturday, with both sides reporting more than 100 enemy drones over their respective territories

Russia and Ukraine traded heavy aerial blows overnight, with both sides reporting Saturday more than 100 enemy drones over their respective territories.

President Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin place heavy emphasis on their image as protectors and guarantors of security for the Russian people. Ukrainian large-scale strikes directly discredit that image.

Russia launched two ballistic missiles and 178 drones at Ukraine during the night of March 15. Air defense shot down most of the drones, according to the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. "On the night of March 15,

Ukraine said Saturday it had downed 130 Russian-launched drones across the country at night, as international efforts to end the three-year war intensify. Also, Russia says it downed 126 Ukrainian drones overnight,