Ukraine war briefing: Big drone deal awaits Trump signature, says Zelenskyy Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pushing for a comprehensive drone deal with the US, emphasizing the reciprocal benefits of combining Ukraine’s battlefield experience with American AI technology. Ukraine has continued to strike Russian energy sites, including oil refineries and fuel depots, while Russia has also conducted drone attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, causing power outages and casualties. Zelenskyy also highlighted concerns about Russia abducting and training Ukrainian children, and expressed a desire to pursue peace talks before winter.

• Zelenskyy seeks a major bilateral drone deal with the US, believing it would leverage Ukraine’s battlefield experience and US AI technology.
• Ukraine launched further drone strikes targeting Russian energy sites, including refineries in Saratov and the Kirov region, and a fuel depot in Rostov.
• Russia launched drone attacks in Ukraine, hitting Chernihiv causing power outages and casualties, Dnipro, and an apartment building in Henichesk.
• Ukraine received a new Iris-T missile launcher from Germany and is seeking more air defense ammunition.
• Zelenskyy raised concerns about Russia abducting and training Ukrainian children to fight against Ukraine.
• Ukraine is interested in securing peace talks before winter, leveraging its improved strategic position.