The Russian Air Force’s Su-35 and Su-34 fighters have struggled in Ukraine, while its Su-57 has been largely absent.

While world leaders bicker over the prospects for peace, the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War Two is heating up fast.

By making harsh, uncompromising demands in peace talks with Ukraine while continuing to pummel it with waves of missiles and drones, Russian President Vladimir Putin is sending a clear message: He will only accept a settlement on his terms and will keep fighting until they're met.

The Russian economy faces a banking collapse, companies forgoing dividend payouts and a sharp downturn in growth.

With diplomatic efforts to reach a cease-fire appearing remote, and President Trump apparently abandoning the process, Russia has been escalating its assaults on Ukrainian cities and on the battlefield.

Kyiv is hoping that being able to hit targets inside Russia will give it the strategic edge it has lacked until now.

Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds more prisoners on Sunday, the Russian defense ministry said. The announcement came hours after a massive Russian drone-and-missile attack targeted Ukraine.

The Trump administration was reportedly unaware of Ukraine's plans, according to CBS, which cited sources in the White House. On Sunday, Kyiv executed a massive drone attack on Russian airports. Journalist Jennifer Jacobs from CBS News reported on platform X that the Trump administration had no prior knowledge of Ukraine's attack on Russian