Russia strikes Kyiv after Putin agrees to talks; Ukraine reports 21 missiles

Russia launched a barrage of ballistic missiles at Kyiv overnight, killing at least four people across Ukraine and wounding dozens, hours after President Vladimir Putin agreed "in principle" to resume three-way talks with Ukraine and the U.S. Ukrainian officials condemned the attack as contradicting any stated desire for peace. The Russian military said it downed 808 Ukrainian drones, with 630 aimed at Moscow, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported 21 missiles in three waves hitting Kyiv, including cluster munitions, and strikes on 12 regions targeting energy infrastructure. The attacks follow Putin's meeting with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, with negotiations proposed to start after Nov. 10, though no date was set. Zelenskyy pleaded for more Patriot air-defense ammunition and sanctions, while the Trump administration has eased pressure on Russia, including agreeing to import diesel. Western analysts say Putin seeks direct talks with Washington, excluding Europe, and the U.S. has proposed the UAE as a venue, though Zelenskyy insists only a leaders' meeting can break the deadlock.