The assault, which the mayor called the largest on Russia’s capital since the war began, was a reminder of Ukraine’s power to strike as its president proposes an air truce.

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 officials have claimed that Moscow was attacked by dozens of drones on the night of 10-11 March, with 69 drones allegedly being downed by the morning. Airports in the city are not operating, damage and one fatality have been reported.