Russian air defenses downed a series of Ukrainian drones in the Kursk region on Friday along with other regions along the border. This comes as Russia increases the intensity of its drone attacks on Ukraine, which experts say could be part of Moscow's strategy to attack energy infrastructure during the winter. Meanwhile Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia's war against his country will "end sooner" than it otherwise would have done, once Donald Trump becomes US president. Analysis by FRANCE 24 Chief international affairs editor Rob Parsons.

As Ukraine and Russia prepare for Donald Trump's return to the White House next year, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday said Russia's war against his country must end by diplomatic means. 

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine would like to end the war with Russia next year through "diplomatic means", as both countries prepare for Donald Trump's return to the White House.

KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that Kyiv would like to end the war with Russia next year through diplomatic means, as both countries prepare for Donald Trump's return...