Kyiv Hosts European Allies as Civilian Toll Mounts and Air Defenses Dwindle

Ukraine convened a meeting of its European allies on Monday to press for more air-defense systems and tougher measures against Moscow, as civilian casualties from Russian strikes reached levels not seen since the early weeks of the invasion. The gathering, chaired by the leaders of Britain, France, and Germany, comes amid reports of drone attacks on Russian logistics hubs and a Ukrainian presidential rejection of wartime elections. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to visit Kyiv, announcing a deal to allow local assembly of long-range missiles in Ukraine.