UK Premier Keir Starmer emphasized that Russia must decide to engage in peace talks, with President Vladimir Putin needing to come to the table eventually. Starmer noted Ukraine's commitment to peace, while highlighting Russia's delays. Simultaneously, both nations experienced significant aerial attacks overnight, trading over 100 drones each.
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