Ukraine and Russia: Kyiv hit by missile attacks as Putin seeks summit

Russia launched multiple missile attacks on Kyiv on October 19, 2026, killing at least one person and wounding two others, with air raid alerts and explosions reported throughout the day and night. The attacks included a ballistic missile strike overnight and a cruise missile assault in the morning, prompting red alerts and shelter orders. A medical center in Desnyansky and a non-residential building in Dniprovsky were hit, according to Kyiv's military administration. Separately, the Wall Street Journal reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a November meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to negotiate a settlement favorable to Moscow, raising concerns in Ukraine and among Western allies.