Russia bombarded Kyiv hours after agreeing to resume talks.
They publishedRussia bombards Kyiv with missiles – hours after agreeing to resume talks with Ukraine
21 Oct, 18:21ZPutin agrees to resume three-way talks with Washington and Kyiv after meeting Trump envoy
22 Oct, 02:25ZRussia-Ukraine exchange strikes as US envoy leaves talks
22 Oct, 06:15ZRussian missiles bombard Kyiv after Witkoff-Putin talks
22 Oct, 07:12ZRussia attacks Kyiv after agreeing to restart talks
First reportAxios · 21 Oct, 11:07Z
Latest reportThe Guardian · 22 Oct, 10:14Z
Span23 hours · 1.9h between reports on average
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Why it matters
What
At least two people are killed and 22 wounded, including four children, as strikes hit 12 regions.
Why
Zelenskyy says the strikes show Russia is not serious about peace.
Watch
Whether resumed talks proceed.
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- White House envoy Steve Witkoff urged Putin to resume trilateral talks.
- Proposal aims to end the war through renewed Russia-Ukraine-US discussions.
- Stephen Hubbard, a U.S. citizen, was released by Russia before the meeting.
- Zelensky had suggested a trilateral meeting including Trump as a next step.
- Putin floated possible Russian mediation between the U.S. and Iran during talks.
Summary
- Russia says it is 'ready in principle' to resume trilateral talks with Ukraine and the US.
- Vladimir Putin's top aide Yuriy Ushakov spoke after a meeting with Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg.
- Kyiv had pressed for an immediate resumption of talks; new round could be held next month.
- Witkoff met Zelensky and leaders of Norway and Finland before visiting Moscow.
- Ushakov says discussions should focus on building a security system for both nations after the conflict.
Summary
- Putin agrees in principle to resume three-way negotiations after November 10.
- talks will focus on building a security system for Russia and Ukraine after the conflict ends.
- Witkoff’s talks with Putin occurred as Trump pushes Kyiv to make a deal.
- Oslo proposals were viewed as insufficient but a step in the right direction.
- Witkoff and Kushner proposed a three-way technical meeting with progress shared with Zelensky.
Summary
- Missiles struck Kyiv early Thursday, injuring 15 and damaging subway infrastructure.
- Ukraine fired hundreds of drones toward Moscow overnight amid continued attacks.
- Kharkiv region saw a Russian strike killing a woman and injuring four others.
- Drone hit energy infrastructure in Kremenchuk area of Poltava region.
- US mediation continues; Zelenskiy backs a three-way talks with the US and Russia.
Summary
- Russia launched missiles and drones at Kyiv, injuring 22 and killing one.
- Attacks targeted homes, transport infrastructure and civilian sites in multiple districts.
- One person killed and six wounded in Dniprovskyi district, including a child.
- Putin agreed 'in principle' to resume three-way talks with the U.S. and Ukraine after Nov. 10.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy supported talks but remained cautious.
Summary
- Russia launched missiles and drones at Kyiv, causing casualties and damage.
- One person was killed and 22 wounded, including a child, per Ukrainian authorities.
- Strikes targeted homes, transportation infrastructure and civilian sites across Kyiv districts.
- Kremlin adviser Ushakov said Putin agreed in principle to resume US-Ukraine-Russia talks after Nov. 10.
- Zelensky expressed cautious optimism, saying, 'We’ll see what happens this time' before alerts.
Summary
- Russia conducted a massive demonstrative attack on Kyiv with ballistic missiles.
- At least two people killed and 22 wounded, including four children.
- Targets included a bridge, civilian housing, energy infrastructure, and a monastery.
- Zelenskyy criticized the attack as evidence Russia is not serious about peace.
- Regional strikes hit Odesa and other areas across twelve regions of Ukraine.