Russia and Ukraine exchanged intense aerial strikes overnight and into Saturday, with both nations reporting over 100 enemy drones in their airspace. The attacks came less than a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss Washington’s proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in the ongoing war.

Ukraine's foreign minister said on Wednesday that Russia's missile strike on the Black Sea port of Odesa, which damaged a grain vessel and killed four people, was an attack on global food security.

Russia and Ukraine traded heavy aerial blows overnight Saturday, with both sides reporting 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.

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,