Russia will on Friday parade combat drones that its forces use in Ukraine on Moscow's Red Square, state TV reported, saying it was a first.

Russian air defence forces downed two Ukrainian drones flying towards Moscow, the city's mayor, Sergei Sobyanin, said on Wednesday. Earlier on Wednesday the Telegram channel Shot, which has sources in Russia's law enforcement agencies,

Vance said during a Munich Security Conference event May 7, 2025, that Russia and Ukraine must negotiate together to end the war.

The vice president told the Munich Leaders Meeting that the U.S. wants to see Ukraine and Russia speak directly.

U.S. President Donald Trump called on Thursday for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, warning that Washington and its partners would impose further sanctions if the ceasefire is not respected.