**Conflict Escalation Continues Despite Diplomatic Efforts**
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged record drone strikes, with Russia launching 145 drones against Ukraine and Moscow claiming to have intercepted 34 Ukrainian drones. This development comes despite a call between US President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on de-escalation.

Source: https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-and-ukraine-exchange-record-drone-strikes-despite-trump-putin-call-on-de-escalation-775069