A recent Ukrainian drone strike in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod killed one and wounded two others, intensifying tensions ahead of a Trump-Putin summit aimed at discussing a peace deal. Ukrainian officials claimed the drones targeted a plant producing components for Russian missiles, asserting it was a legitimate military target. Despite Russian claims of intercepting 39 drones, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy remains steadfast against any territorial concessions or NATO membership denial. The situation underscores the ongoing stalemate and the unyielding positions of both sides, with European leaders emphasizing Ukraine’s right to determine its own fate amid the conflict.