Russia and Ukraine trade strikes on each other’s capitals
By The BriefBrief
Russia and Ukraine exchanged major drone and missile strikes on each other’s capitals overnight, after Moscow signalled readiness in principle to resume U.S.-mediated peace talks. Donald Trump said negotiations were closer than ever to ending the war, while the Kremlin expressed doubts about Ukrainian and European proposals.
WHO:Russia and Ukraine
WHAT:Russia and Ukraine traded major drone and missile strikes on each other’s capitals.
WHEN:Oct 22, 2026
WHERE:Russia and Ukraine
WHY:The strikes followed Moscow’s signal that it was ready in principle to resume U.S.-mediated peace talks; no reason for the strikes was reported.
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