Ukrainian and US officials have reportedly discussed offering Russia an air ceasefire, according to Reuters, citing a Ukrainian source. Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday. The Kremlin, in classic form, says it's 'premature to comment' on such proposals, adding that they need to see if any new formulas 'correspond to their interests.' Translation: they're keeping their options open while continuing to rain drones on Ukraine.

Romania, a NATO member, is summoning Russia's ambassador after shooting down a third drone in as many days. An F-16 fighter jet took out a drone over the Black Sea five minutes after it entered Romanian airspace. Romania's foreign minister condemned 'repeated violations,' while the president noted that one downed drone was a Shahed model - the kind Russia uses in its 'war of aggression.' Shocking.

The cargo vessel Golden Leo sank off Odesa on Sunday, a week after Ukrainian officials said it was struck by Russian forces. Nine crew members died, eight were evacuated. The ship had left Chornomorsk with a cargo of corn when it was shelled on 19 July. Russia claims the port handles 'military cargoes.' Because nothing says military cargo like corn.

Overnight, Russia launched seven ballistic missiles and 136 drones at Ukraine. In Chernihiv, a drone hit a supermarket, killing two - including a nine-year-old - and wounding 25. In Kharkiv, a daytime drone attack killed one and injured 16. A glide bomb in Zaporizhzhia killed one and wounded six. In Kyiv, a missile strike caused a fire in an apartment block, wounding three. In Sloviansk, two Naftogaz employees died while helping residents after an earlier strike. Russia also reported Ukrainian drone strikes in occupied areas, killing four in Horlivka and injuring 12 in Belgorod. Ukraine denies targeting civilians.

In a twist that might be the plot of a political comedy, Zelenskyy will become Andy Burnham's first overseas visitor as prime minister - yes, Andy Burnham, who somehow became PM after Keir Starmer's brief tenure. Burnham says the visit underscores Britain's 'unwavering' support for Ukraine. Since February 2022, UK aid totals £25bn, including £16bn in military assistance. They'll discuss joint projects like Stone Cloak, an electronic jammer that Ukraine can use immediately to prevent Russia shooting down Ukrainian drones. Because if you can't beat 'em, jam 'em.