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The prime ministers of Poland and Italy have discussed military support for Ukraine and voiced agreement that the European Union should be made stronger politically while cutting down on bureaucracy

Kremlin confirms Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, insists Russian strikes on Ukraine will persist despite damage.

NEW DELHI: Thick black smoke blanketed Moscow's skyline, reports of black rain surfaced across parts of the Russian capital and flights were temporarily grounded after Ukraine struck a key oil refinery during its largest drone offensive against Moscow in months.

KYIV: Russian drones hit two civilian ships in the Black Sea late Thursday, killing one person and wounding five others, Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy

European Union leaders agreed to extend sanctions against Russia for 12 months. Meeting in Brussels, the leaders are also set to address the bloc's next long-term budget and global economic challenges.

For Kyiv, the value of the attacks is partly symbolic. Images of fire and destruction in the Russian capital spread rapidly across the internet, often accompanied by mocking and gleeful comments at Moscow's expense

Moscow came under the largest Ukrainian strike since Russia's full-scale invasion began in 2022, officials on both sides said, as nearly 200 drones battered the Russian capital and air defences across the country intercepted almost 1,000 unmanned aerial vehicles and four Ukrainian cruise missiles in 24 hours.

The European Union has made limited diplomatic contact with Moscow to reopen communication channels on Ukraine. The move is aimed at protecting Europe's interests in any future peace talks while it continues backing Kyiv.

According to the Russian Defence Ministry, more than 500 Ukrainian drones were intercepted across the country overnight.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, in an interview with DW, underscores the trans-Atlantic partnership, close cooperation with Poland, continued support for Ukraine and European unity.