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Kyiv and Moscow Attacked Hours After US Diplomatic Mission

Both capitals suffered renewed missile and drone strikes on October 22, 2026, following a US diplomatic visit that secured a prisoner release and a peace talk agreement.

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Russia Agrees to Peace Talks, Then Strikes Kyiv Hours Later

Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed in principle to resume US-mediated peace talks with Ukraine on October 21, 2026, but hours later, Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, killing at least one person and wounding 22.

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Kyiv Attacked Hours After US Envoy Meets Putin for Peace Talks

A large-scale Russian missile strike on Kyiv killed at least two people and injured 22, including four children, just hours after US special envoy Steve Witkoff concluded peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg.

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Trump Waives New Russia Sanctions Days Before Implementation

President Donald Trump on October 16, 2026, issued an executive order waiving most new sanctions against Russia, just two days before they were scheduled to impose tariffs as high as 500% on Russian goods [10][14][17].

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