Russia Ukraine War
A woman looks at residential house destroyed in a Russian missile strike in Kyiv, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026.
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Russia has launched a nighttime missile barrage on Kyiv while its military says it intercepted more than 800 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow and other Russian cities. The attacks dampen hopes for peace talks. Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed “in principle” to resume negotiations with Ukraine and the U.S. but no date is set. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday reported deadly attacks across 12 regions with Kyiv enduring significant damage. Ukraine is bracing for winter as Russia targets its power grid. A U.S. envoy faced criticism for flattering Putin which highlights ongoing tensions and challenges in reaching a resolution.
Ukraine and Russia have signaled willingness to resume peace talks and back a humanitarian mission led by U.S. First lady Melania Trump, but deep disagreements over territory and security guarantees underscore obstacles to ending the war. U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing for a new round of negotiations, potentially in mid-November, as Russia continues to demand control of Ukrainian regions it illegally annexed but does not fully control. Kyiv rejects any suggestion of unilateral withdrawal and says stronger Western pressure on Moscow is needed to advance peace efforts.
