Russia and Ukraine carry out missile and drone strikes despite ongoing peace talks

Updated 2026-10-25 · told from many outlets at once

Russia claimed Ukraine launched 630 drones toward Russia. Zelenskyy claimed Russian forces used 21 missiles against Kyiv.

Russia claimed Ukraine launched 630 drones toward Russia.
Zelenskyy claimed Russian forces used 21 missiles against Kyiv.
The Kremlin indicated openness to resuming trilateral talks with the United States.
Donald Trump said the situation was closest to ending the war.
Local authorities stated that 630 drones were launched toward the Moscow region.
Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv killed one person and injured 22 others.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is currently ongoing.
A senior Russian official said US proposals included Ukraine ceding Donbas.
Authorities in Kyiv reported that fifteen people were injured.
Zelenskyy stated that Russia's attacks show no real change in its attitude toward peace.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated two people died in the latest attacks.
Ukraine's Airforce warned of more ballistic missiles heading toward Kyiv.
A meeting occurred in Saint Petersburg between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The rocket attack injured six people.
The two sides exchanged war dead, with Moscow handing over 252 bodies.

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