Russia and Ukraine exchanged more long-range drone attacks that have become a staple of the more than three-year war, officials said Friday, as Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow is ready for a fresh round of direct peace talks in Istanbul.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin says his country is ready to resume peace talks with Ukraine. Both sides continue to target each other - Ukraine says it struck four warplanes in its most recent attack on Russia's war assets.

Residents tell The i Paper they are 'exhausted and nervous' as casualties rise by 50 per cent amid increased drone strikes