Strikes hit Ukraine after Russia agrees to new peace talks.
Russia says it is “ready in principle” to resume talks with the US and Ukraine.
Reuters, France 24, Tribune, CNN, Financial Times and 11 more
Key points
From BBC’s report- Ukraine experienced another round of missile strikes after Russia agreed to resume peace talks.
- Zelensky described the missiles as launched by 'Russian humanitarians'.
- US envoy Steve Witkoff called Putin a 'humanitarian' following a St. Petersburg meeting.
- Russia stated it is 'ready in principle' to resume peace talks with the US and Ukraine.
- BBC reports from the scene of a destroyed retail park in Kyiv.
Why it matters. Moscow’s stated readiness comes as missiles continue hitting Ukrainian targets.
What to watch. Whether peace talks formally resume.
Coverage
Oldest first · UTC“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.
“Massive strikes hit Kyiv hours after Putin agrees to fresh peace talks - CNN”
Key points from CNN
- Russia launched 21 missiles and 210 drones at Kyiv overnight into Thursday.
- Two people were killed and 34 injured in Kyiv explosions, Zelensky said.
- Central Kyiv was hit by a cluster warhead during the strikes.
- Ukrainian Air Force said none of the ballistic missiles were intercepted.
- Separately, Lozova in Kharkiv region suffered casualties at a central market attack.
“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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“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.
“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.
“Ukraine and Russia exchange major strikes on capital cities after peace talks”
Key points from Abcnews
- Russia fired 21 ballistic missiles toward Kyiv in three waves, Zelenskyy said.
- At least two people were killed and 34 injured in Kyiv and surroundings.
- Russia also launched 210 drones, with 181 shot down or suppressed.
- Other strikes hit a market in Kharkiv region; two killed and 17 injured there.
- Witkoff described peace talks as constructive; Zelenskyy urged stronger action and defenses.
“Russia pounds Ukraine with missiles even as Moscow promises further peace talks - Washington Times”
“Ukraine hit by strikes after Russia agrees to new peace talks”
Key points from BBC
- Ukraine experienced another round of missile strikes after Russia agreed to resume peace talks.
- Zelensky described the missiles as launched by 'Russian humanitarians'.
- US envoy Steve Witkoff called Putin a 'humanitarian' following a St. Petersburg meeting.
- Russia stated it is 'ready in principle' to resume peace talks with the US and Ukraine.
- BBC reports from the scene of a destroyed retail park in Kyiv.
Coverage
Oldest first · UTCSourceReutersUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Reuters“Russia, Ukraine exchange strikes as US envoy leaves after talks - Reuters”
SourceFrance 24FranceLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at France 24“Russian missiles hit Kyiv as Moscow signals readiness for peace talks”
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.
SourceCNNUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at CNN“Massive strikes hit Kyiv hours after Putin agrees to fresh peace talks - CNN”
Key points from CNN
- Russia launched 21 missiles and 210 drones at Kyiv overnight into Thursday.
- Two people were killed and 34 injured in Kyiv explosions, Zelensky said.
- Central Kyiv was hit by a cluster warhead during the strikes.
- Ukrainian Air Force said none of the ballistic missiles were intercepted.
- Separately, Lozova in Kharkiv region suffered casualties at a central market attack.
SourceFinancial TimesUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Financial Times“Russian missiles bombard Kyiv after Witkoff-Putin talks”
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.
SourceThemoscowtimesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Themoscowtimes“Ukraine and Russia Trade Deadly Strikes After U.S. Tries to Reboot Peace Talks”
SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News“Russia pounds Ukraine's capital Kyiv with missiles and drones, hours after agreeing to peace talks - AP News”
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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.
SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera“Russia and Ukraine trade attacks despite pledging to resume peace talks”
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.
SourceAbcnewsLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Abcnews“Ukraine and Russia exchange major strikes on capital cities after peace talks”
Key points from Abcnews
- Russia fired 21 ballistic missiles toward Kyiv in three waves, Zelenskyy said.
- At least two people were killed and 34 injured in Kyiv and surroundings.
- Russia also launched 210 drones, with 181 shot down or suppressed.
- Other strikes hit a market in Kharkiv region; two killed and 17 injured there.
- Witkoff described peace talks as constructive; Zelenskyy urged stronger action and defenses.
SourceThe Washington TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-rightCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Washington Times“Russia pounds Ukraine with missiles even as Moscow promises further peace talks - Washington Times”
SourceTaipeitimesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Taipeitimes“Russian missiles pound Kyiv a day after US talks”
SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC“Ukraine hit by strikes after Russia agrees to new peace talks”
Key points from BBC
- Ukraine experienced another round of missile strikes after Russia agreed to resume peace talks.
- Zelensky described the missiles as launched by 'Russian humanitarians'.
- US envoy Steve Witkoff called Putin a 'humanitarian' following a St. Petersburg meeting.
- Russia stated it is 'ready in principle' to resume peace talks with the US and Ukraine.
- BBC reports from the scene of a destroyed retail park in Kyiv.
SourceCNBCUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at CNBC“Russia and Ukraine trade fresh strikes despite renewed push for U.S.-brokered peace talks - CNBC”
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