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MOSCOW, June 2 (Reuters) - The Russian Defence Ministry said on Tuesday that its massive overnight strike on Ukraine was a response to what it called "terrorist acts" against targets inside Russia and said it had struck a range of Ukrainian military targets.

Drone command centers, units, and operators are highly valuable targets, so Ukraine keeps them mobile and underground.

Ukraine has stepped up its attacks on Russia’s oil and gas facilities in recent months, arguing the energy sector both funds and directly fuels Moscow’s more than four-year-old invasion.

"Russia attacked us by lots of ballistic missiles on our energy infrastructure, water supply, schools," he said.

EU leaders are set to discuss the possibility of engaging in direct talks when they meet on 18-19 June. But the latest draft of the summit's conclusions suggests a mandate for a special envoy is still far away.

Donald Trump reportedly asked Xi Jinping to use China’s influence over Vladimir Putin to revive Russia-Ukraine peace talks, as stalled negotiations and escalating attacks underscore the urgency of diplomatic efforts.