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Overnight attacks injured 15 people in Kyiv and two in Moscow. Russia said it intercepted 163 Ukrainian drones; the strikes came hours after Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy signalled willingness to resume peace talks with the US.
Russia said it was ready in principle to resume talks with Ukraine and the US as Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities continued. On Wednesday, Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg after talks with Volodymyr Zelensky.
Russia attacked Ukraine overnight on 20–21 October with Iskander-K cruise missiles and 186 attack drones. Ukrainian air defences destroyed or jammed 150 UAVs, while 10 remained airborne as of 08:30.
Donald Trump said “somebody else” should negotiate on Ukraine’s behalf while criticising Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He defended his decision to waive sanctions for Russia, saying his aim was to stop the war rather than help Moscow.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Sunday. The talks came as Russia and Ukraine carried out drone strikes on each other’s energy sites, while Donald Trump accused Zelenskyy of not wanting to end the war.
Russian forces attacked Ukraine overnight with missiles and 180 drones. Ukraine’s Air Force said air defence shot down or jammed 152 UAVs, while strikes were recorded at 20 locations.
Russia launched ballistic and cruise missiles and 332 attack drones at Ukraine overnight. Ukrainian air defences destroyed 293 aerial targets, while impacts were recorded at 22 locations.
The White House effort to negotiate an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine has collapsed amid renewed attacks. Russia sent hundreds of drones against central Ukraine, while Kyiv said it would resume strikes on Russian oil refineries.
Since the evening of 14 October, Russia has launched two Kh-59 air-to-surface missiles and 580 drones at Ukraine. Air defences destroyed 536 drones, while strikes were recorded at 31 locations and debris fell at 11 others.
Donald Trump said that Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy want to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. The source provides no further details about the statement.
The US and European allies are discussing a four-part peace framework for Ukraine and Russia. The proposal would link territorial concessions with security guarantees and economic agreements.
Russia launched five ballistic missiles, nine drone missiles and 108 UAVs at Ukraine from the evening of 12 October. Ukrainian air defences reported shooting down 88 drones, with impacts recorded at 17 locations and debris falling at seven others.
US President Donald Trump said he believes Ukraine and Russia agreed to an “energy ceasefire.” Asked about Russian strikes, he said he would need to check whether the ceasefire had been violated and added that both sides had breached it.
US President Donald Trump said Ukraine and Russia had agreed to an immediate “energy ceasefire”. Moscow has not commented publicly, while Volodymyr Zelensky told US media the announcement was “news to me”.
Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine had agreed to stop strikes on each other’s energy infrastructure. Russia did not comment, while Volodymyr Zelensky said the reported agreement was news to him.
Donald Trump said Ukraine and Russia had agreed to halt attacks on energy infrastructure. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian strikes continued, including an attack on a power plant in Kharkiv.
Donald Trump said Ukraine and Russia had immediately agreed to stop attacks on energy infrastructure, but provided no terms. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the announcement was new to him while indicating Kyiv would accept such a deal if Moscow agreed.
Türkiye and the United Nations will organise new talks between Russia and Ukraine on a Black Sea ceasefire. The discussions are intended to protect grain shipments.
NATO said its military activities pose no threat to Russia. The alliance rejected Moscow’s nuclear rhetoric while reaffirming support for Ukraine and its commitment to defending Allied territory.
The United States will try to secure a limited ceasefire covering energy infrastructure between Ukraine and Russia, Marco Rubio said. His statement comes as both sides continue targeting energy facilities.
Russia has agreed to a ceasefire in the temporarily occupied town of Oleshky in Kherson Oblast to allow a humanitarian mission, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said. He said evacuating residents who want to leave could take several days.
The White House says a ceasefire has been agreed in Russian-occupied Oleshky to evacuate civilians and deliver humanitarian aid. Ukraine and Russia said their forces would stop firing at 02:00 GMT on 27 October, while the duration of the truce was not disclosed.
At least 419 people have been convicted in Belarus since February 2022 in cases linked to support for Ukraine during Russia’s full-scale war. Human rights centre Viasna says 142 of those convicted are currently detained, while the actual number of criminal cases may be significantly higher.
Former US and French ambassadors and other diplomats told the BBC how Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine changed their work in Moscow. They described surveillance, attempts to recruit embassy staff and shrinking contact with Russian counterparts.
Russia attacked Kyiv with 21 missiles after another round of talks, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Two people were confirmed killed and 34 injured across Kyiv and other regions, including five children.
Russian forces struck business premises in Chernihiv twice, killing a 61-year-old man and leaving a 54-year-old man with acoustic trauma. Chernihiv Oblast Military Administration head Viacheslav Chaus said Banderol missile drones were used.
US midterm elections will take place on November 3, 2026, with all House seats and one-third of the Senate up for election. A Reuters/Ipsos poll put Donald Trump’s approval at 31%, while a Democratic takeover of Congress could speed decisions on aid to Ukraine.
A Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed one person and injured 24 during the night of 21–22 October. Sixteen injured people were taken to hospital, including children.
US President Donald Trump may increase pressure on Ukraine to secure a deal ending the war with Russia by the end of 2026, The Atlantic reports. The outlet says Ukraine’s prospects could be shaped by US midterm elections and possible November talks involving Trump, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Fox News he would agree to freeze the war along the current frontlines. He called this a realistic way to end the conflict and said Ukraine would then seek talks and security guarantees.
US special envoy Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg as Moscow signalled in-principle support for three-way talks with Ukraine and the US. Kyiv backed holding them no later than early November, while Abu Dhabi was mentioned as a possible venue.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is not losing the war, but is losing people and time because of Russian attacks. He said Kyiv is ready for negotiations and any form of ceasefire.
Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina has announced the end of her marriage to former French player Gaël Monfils. She attributed the decision to the emotional impact of Russia’s war against Ukraine and said their family would remain united for their daughter.
Downing Street criticised US defence secretary Pete Hegseth for downplaying Nato allies’ combat role in Afghanistan. The UK said 457 British personnel died there and reaffirmed its “unwavering” support for Ukraine.
Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina says her marriage to French player Gaël Monfils is ending after five years. She said Russia’s war in Ukraine had deeply affected her internally and that the two will continue raising their daughter, Skai, together.
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi said Russia has intensified attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and is focusing on Kyiv’s water supply. He said 2,147 strikes on energy facilities were recorded from July 16 to October 17, 2026.
A Russian missile significantly damaged Kyiv’s Shalett ice rink during an attack on the capital overnight on October 18–19. A 21-year-old woman was killed and three people were injured in the attack.
Russian forces carried out a combined drone and missile attack on Kyiv Oblast. Six people, including three children, were injured in Bucha district, while three others were reported missing.
US President Donald Trump said easing sanctions on Russia was intended to keep Moscow at the negotiating table and accused Volodymyr Zelenskyy of not wanting to end the war. Zelenskyy warned that the move would strengthen Russia’s war effort.
Russia launched a missile attack on Kyiv overnight on 18–19 October, damaging one metro station. Debris hit a 25-storey residential building in the Solomianskyi district, injuring three people.
Metinvest chief executive Yuriy Ryzhenkov urged the EU to exempt Ukrainian steel from new import restrictions. Ukraine’s steel industry estimates exports to the bloc could eventually fall by 50–60%.
US President Donald Trump said he suspended several sanctions on Russia to keep Moscow engaged in negotiations over the war in Ukraine. Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev called the move historic, while Volodymyr Zelensky warned that siding with Vladimir Putin would be a mistake.
US President Donald Trump accused Volodymyr Zelenskyy of never having wanted to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. In a Truth Social post, Trump also said he was negotiating peace and did not want to push Russia away from the bargaining table.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the US was pressuring Ukraine to capitulate to Russia. In a Bloomberg interview on 18 October, he also said Washington was supplying only 12 Patriot interceptors a month, about a quarter of the rate under Joe Biden.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia’s war against Ukraine must end. He said communication between Washington and Kyiv remains “virtually nonstop” despite a dispute with Donald Trump.
Donald Trump’s decision to suspend sanctions against Russia has drawn criticism from both Republicans and Democrats. They said the move undermines support for Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged support for new US sanctions on Russia after Donald Trump paused their implementation. The decision came two days before the law’s deadline, as Russian overnight strikes killed at least four people in Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Donald Trump’s decision to pause a new sanctions package against Russia would encourage the Kremlin to intensify its war against Ukraine. The same day, Russia launched one of its largest attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, hitting more than 15 critical facilities.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia intends to deploy ballistic missile systems in Belarus. He said the systems could be used to attack western Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Donald Trump’s decision not to impose new sanctions on Russia under the Graham Act could be followed by further sanctions relief. Zelenskyy argued that easing pressure would not stop Vladimir Putin and could instead be seen as support for his actions.
Donald Trump has paused a sweeping Russia sanctions package approved by both chambers of Congress. In an executive order on Friday, the US president said waiving the measures was in the national interest; they were due to take effect in two days.
US President Donald Trump has blocked some Russia sanctions included in a law passed by Congress. In an executive order, he said the waiver served US national interests; the law was due to take effect on 18 October.
EU leaders are meeting in Brussels to discuss support for Ukraine and sanctions against Russia. Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc would not lift restrictions until Moscow ends the war, while talks also cover winter assistance and Ukraine’s EU accession path.
Ukraine says the speed of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet has been restricted in the country. The network, owned by Elon Musk, is important to Kyiv’s drone operations and defence, while Musk has suggested the US government may be behind the restriction.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Donald Trump’s decision to strike a deal with Russia to release diesel onto global markets. Zelensky said he felt betrayed and demanded honesty from partners about the war.
A Russian airstrike on Kramatorsk in Donetsk Oblast damaged six apartment buildings and a residential area. Four people were injured and fatalities were reported; emergency services are working at the scene.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he wants to bring Ukraine and the United States closer before meeting Volodymyr Zelenskyy on October 14. He also said Britain would prepare new military and financial aid, while further sanctions on Russia are expected.
Ukrainian presidential adviser Serhiy Beskrestnov said SpaceX imposed overnight Starlink restrictions on assets moving faster than 160 km/h (99 mph). He said the limits had disrupted several missions; SpaceX has not commented.