Russia attacks Kyiv hours after agreeing to resume peace talks
Russia fired missiles at Kyiv just hours after agreeing to resume peace talks with Ukraine.
Russia said it would restart US-mediated talks with Ukraine in November after Russian President Vladimir Putin met US envoy Steve Witkoff. Within hours, Russia fired at least 21 ballistic missiles at Kyiv in three waves.
Ukraine responded by sending 630 drones toward Moscow. At least two people died and 34 were injured in the Kyiv strikes, including five children across a dozen regions.
The two sides exchanged war dead: Moscow handed over 252 bodies, Ukraine handed over 25. The escalation underscores the vast gap between both sides, with negotiations still uncertain.
- 630 drones launched toward Moscow
- Ukrainian drones
- Early November, first since February
- Planned talks
Why it mattersThe immediate attacks after agreeing to talks show how far apart Russia and Ukraine remain, raising doubts about whether peace negotiations will succeed.
AustraliaAustralia has backed Ukraine's sovereignty and supplied aid; an escalation complicates international diplomatic efforts Australia supports.
Corroborated bytheguardian.com
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