Russia launches missile strikes on Kyiv hours after agreeing to peace talks

Russia fired missiles at Kyiv on Wednesday night, just hours after agreeing to restart peace talks. Three waves of missiles hit the city, damaging homes and transport links across several districts. Six people were injured in Kyiv. Across Ukraine, at least two people were killed and 34 were injured, including five children.

Earlier that day, US envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg. Russia said it was ready in principle to resume US-mediated talks with Ukraine next month. Peace negotiations have been paused since February 2025.

Ukraine responded by sending hundreds of drones toward Moscow overnight. Both countries have increased long-range attacks this year, with Russia hitting Ukraine's power grid and Ukraine targeting Russian oil refineries.