Russia agrees to talks with Ukraine, but Kyiv hit by missile attacks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed in principle to resume negotiations involving Russia, Ukraine, and the United States, according to WTOP. The talks would be the first since February and aim to focus on security arrangements after the conflict ends, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov told milwaukeesun.com.

The agreement to consider talks came during a meeting between Putin and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, who had recently met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Norway. Despite the planned talks, no date has been set for the meeting, WTOP reported.

However, the day after the announcement, Kyiv was subjected to a heavy barrage of ballistic missile and drone attacks by Russian forces. WTOP reported that 21 missiles struck in three waves, damaging apartment buildings, energy infrastructure, a railway station, and the subway system, resulting in at least one death in Kyiv. Additional attacks in the eastern city of Kharkiv and surrounding areas left one person dead and at least 13 wounded.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expressed skepticism about the talks, calling them "technical" and emphasizing that only a meeting of leaders could end the deadlock. He also highlighted the ongoing attacks targeting the power grid, which threaten civilians as winter approaches.

The situation remains tense as Russia continues its military campaign while signaling willingness to engage diplomatically.