Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a stark warning to Russia: Ukraine’s drone strikes will continue unabated until Moscow ends its ongoing offensive. This declaration follows a successful Ukrainian drone attack on Russian territory, an operation Zelenskyy described as strategically significant.

The announcement came on the heels of US-brokered peace talks held in Istanbul. While the talks yielded some progress, including an agreement on a prisoner exchange of wounded soldiers, a significant sticking point remains. Russia rejected Ukraine’s proposed ceasefire, leaving the door open for further conflict and retaliatory actions from Ukraine.

The possibility of a future meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin was also discussed during the negotiations, though no concrete plans were announced. The continued drone strikes represent a significant escalation in the conflict and underscore Ukraine’s determination to defend its territory.