Delegations from Ukraine and Russia are scheduled to meet on June 2 in Istanbul for the next round of peace talks, even as air assaults are ramped up in the military struggle back at home.

Tomorrow in Istanbul, the second round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia will take place. During the meeting, the Ukrainian side will present a roadmap for achieving a lasting peace settlement,

A Ukrainian drone attack has destroyed more than 40 Russian planes deep in Russia’s territory, Ukraine's Security Service said on Sunday, while Moscow pounded Ukraine with missiles and drones just hours before a new round of direct peace talks in Istanbul.