Ukraine launched over 1,000 drones at Russian targets, setting oil facilities on fire. The attack marked one of the largest strikes in the war. The assault came as tensions between Kyiv and Washington rose.
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a summit with US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to negotiate an end to the Ukraine conflict. The meeting would aim to favor Moscow’s interests. The proposal came after a phone call between Putin and Trump on October 9.
During the call, a deal was reportedly reached for the US to buy Russian diesel and facilitate its global sale. Trump stated he does not want to drive Russia away. He claimed “great progress is being made” toward ending the war.
The summit would be trilateral, involving Putin, Trump, and Xi. The goal is to discuss a resolution to the four-year conflict. The proposal was reported by the Wall Street Journal and The Times of India.
The war in Ukraine began in 2014 with Russia’s annexation of Crimea. Since then, the conflict has escalated, with Russia invading Ukraine in 2022. The war has caused widespread destruction and displacement.
The US has been a key ally of Ukraine, providing military and financial support. However, some analysts question the reliability of US support, especially under the current administration. The situation remains volatile, with both sides continuing to escalate hostilities.
