Russian President Vladimir Putin announced readiness for new peace talks with Ukraine amid ongoing drone attacks. Discussions are ongoing regarding a potential ceasefire, but progress remains elusive. Ukraine seeks a meeting between Putin and President Zelensky, though Putin insists a summit should follow agreement on key peace terms. Meanwhile, both sides continue drone warfare, with Ukraine claiming successful interceptions of Russian attacks. Ukraine's military has halted Russian advances in the Sumy region, employing new countermeasures against missile and drone strikes.