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Russia Pounds Kyiv with Missiles, Defying Peace Talk Agreement

October 22, 2026

Summary

Russia launched ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv, injuring 15 people, shortly after agreeing to resume three-way peace talks with Ukraine and the United States, despite US envoy Steve Witkoff's meeting with Vladimir Putin.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • Russia bombards Kyiv with missiles hours after agreeing to resume talks with Ukraine
  • Russia and Ukraine trade attacks despite pledging to resume peace talks
  • Ukraine, Russia trade strikes after Witkoff talks

Center

  • Russian missiles pound Kyiv as Moscow says over 800 Ukrainian drones downed
  • Russia and Ukraine trade major attacks as Trump touts progress

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