Russia Drone Attacks Ukraine; Trump Doubts Putin

Russia launched a sweeping drone assault and airstrikes across Ukraine, killing at least four people and injuring several others in various regions including Kostyantynivka, Pavlohrad, Odesa, Zhytomyr, and Kherson. These attacks occurred hours after Russia claimed to have regained control over parts of the Kursk region, a claim disputed by Ukraine. Amidst these developments, Donald Trump expressed doubt about Vladimir Putin's willingness to end the war, despite having previously suggested a deal was close. Trump also hinted at potential further sanctions against Russia. He met briefly with Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Pope Francis' funeral, their first face-to-face encounter since a contentious meeting in February. The Ukrainian Air Force reported intercepting and jamming a significant number of Russian drones. Meanwhile, Russia's Defense Ministry claimed to have shot down Ukrainian drones over the Bryansk region and the Crimean peninsula, while Ukrainian forces shelled Horlivka in the Donetsk region, causing injuries.