Russia targets Kyiv in latest drone attack amidst stalling talks with US

22/10/2025 10:45 France 24

The latest deadly Russian drone attack on Ukraine has caused power outages. The attack comes after the United States has abruptly announced that the Trump-Putin summit will not be happening in Budapest. According to reports, the US leader urged his Ukrainian counterpart to give up part of Ukrainian territory, which Zelensky opposed.

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