Allies are turning to Ukraine for help to stop drones, particularly amid the war in the Middle East. Ukraine says it can help, with some investment.

Major Russian aircraft manufacturing plant hit in Ukrainian strike, General Staff says * Ukraine hits Russian aircraft repair plant in Novgorod Oblast, military

European Union leaders are holding a summit in Brussels on Thursday for talks on the Iran war, energy prices, migration and an enormous loan for war-ravaged Ukraine being held up by Hungary.

A Russian airborne assault targeting eastern and southern Ukraine with attack drones, bombs and artillery left 11 people dead and more than 50 injured

EU officials say they have offered money and technical help to Ukraine to fix a key oil pipeline to Central Europe. They hope that will persuade Hungary to drop its veto on major aid to Ukraine.

The Defense Department inspector general found Major General Antonio Aguto in separate incidents improperly handled classified documents and engaged in the "overindulgence of alcohol."

Putin and Trump will speak via phone call and are expected to discuss a proposed ceasefire deal orchestrated by the Trump administration.