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Russia bombarded Kyiv hours after agreeing to resume talks.

At least two people are killed and 22 wounded, including four children, as strikes hit 12 regions.

SourcesAxios11:07 UTCReuters12:00 UTCBBC15:56 UTCIe18:21 UTCFrance 2401:51 UTCTribune02:25 UTCFinancial Times06:15 UTCThe Independent07:12 UTCand 5 moreSave
Axios, Reuters, BBC, Ie, France 24 and 8 more

Key points

From The Guardian’s report
  • 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.

Why it matters. Zelenskyy says the strikes show Russia is not serious about peace.

What to watch. Whether resumed talks proceed.

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC

“Witkoff asks Putin to resume direct peace talks, Russia releases U.S. detainee”

Key points from Axios
  • 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.
SourceAxiosUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Axios

“Russia ready to resume talks with Ukraine and US to end war”

Key points from BBC
  • 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.
SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC

“Putin agrees to resume talks on Ukraine war with Kyiv and US after talks with Trump envoy”

Key points from Ie
  • 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.
SourceIeIrelandLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Ie

“Russia, Ukraine exchange strikes as US envoy leaves after talks”

Key points from Tribune
  • 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.
SourceTribunePakistanLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Tribune

“Russia pounds Ukraine's capital Kyiv with missiles and drones, hours after agreeing to peace talks”

Key points from The Independent
  • 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.
SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent
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“Russia pounds Ukraine’s capital Kyiv with missiles and drones, hours after agreeing to peace talks”

Key points from New York Post
  • 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.
SourceNew York PostUnited StatesLeanCenter-rightCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at New York Post

“Russia bombards Kyiv with missiles – hours after agreeing to resume talks with Ukraine”

Key points from The Guardian
  • 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.
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceAxiosUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Axios“Witkoff asks Putin to resume direct peace talks, Russia releases U.S. detainee”
Key points from Axios
  • 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.
SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC“Russia ready to resume talks with Ukraine and US to end war”
Key points from BBC
  • 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.
SourceIeIrelandLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Ie“Putin agrees to resume talks on Ukraine war with Kyiv and US after talks with Trump envoy”
Key points from Ie
  • 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.
SourceTribunePakistanLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Tribune“Russia, Ukraine exchange strikes as US envoy leaves after talks”
Key points from Tribune
  • 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.
SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent“Russia pounds Ukraine's capital Kyiv with missiles and drones, hours after agreeing to peace talks”
Key points from The Independent
  • 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.
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SourceNew York PostUnited StatesLeanCenter-rightCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at New York Post“Russia pounds Ukraine’s capital Kyiv with missiles and drones, hours after agreeing to peace talks”
Key points from New York Post
  • 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.
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian“Russia bombards Kyiv with missiles – hours after agreeing to resume talks with Ukraine”
Key points from The Guardian
  • 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.

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