Russia attacks with 805 drones and 13 missiles, most of which were intercepted, according to Ukraine's Air Force Strikes hit residential areas in Kyiv, killing at least two people, and set fire to one of the main government buildings Ukraine's president and prime minister continue to urge global allies to ramp up pressure on Russia by strengthening sanctions against country This was a roundup of the latest news on Russia's war in Ukraine on Sunday, September 7. This blog is now closed. Skip next section Trump to receive European leaders in the coming days, vows to speak to Putin again soon 09/08/2025September 8, 2025 Trump to receive European leaders in the coming days, vows to speak to Putin again soon US President Donald Trump said Sunday that individual European leaders would visit the United States on Monday and Tuesday to discuss ways of resolving the war between Russia and Ukraine. Speaking to reporters after returning from the US Open in New York City, Trump also said he would speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin soon. Former NATO head: 'Putin is not interested in peace' 09:52 https://p.dw.com/p/5088V Copy link Skip next section Ukraine expects 'strong US response' to Russian attack, Zelenskyy says 09/07/2025September 7, 2025 Ukraine expects 'strong US response' to Russian attack, Zelenskyy says Dmytro Hubenko Editor Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to Russia's large-scale drone and rocket attack on Kyiv by saying he is counting on a strong US response. "It is important that there is a broad response from partners to this attack today," Zelenskyy said. "We are counting on a strong response from America. That is what is needed," the Ukrainian leader added. Four people were killed and a government complex in Kyiv was damaged in the overnight attack. Russian strikes damage Kyiv government building