Ukraine war latest: Russia 'ready' to resume trilateral peace talks with US, Ukraine
Key developments on Oct. 21: * Kremlin 'ready' to resume trilateral peace talks with US, Ukraine, Putin claims * 'Everything was in ruins' — At least 2 killed, 2 injured in Russian drone attack on Kyiv * Russian Su-30 fighter jet crashes in Kaliningrad Oblast during training exercises, Moscow says * Lockheed Martin delegation meets Ukraine's defense chiefs in Kyiv amid severe Patriot shortage *…
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on October 21 that the Kremlin is prepared to resume trilateral peace talks involving Russia, the United States, and Ukraine in mid-November, according to a meeting with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff. The talks aim to establish a framework for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing war. U.S. President Donald Trump expressed sincerity and consistency in his desire to facilitate a peaceful outcome during his meeting with Witkoff.
Earlier that day, a Russian drone attack killed at least two people and injured two others in Kyiv, with buildings in ruins. On the same day, a Russian Su-30 fighter jet crashed during a training exercise in Kaliningrad Oblast, with both pilots injured but evacuated by rescue teams. Meanwhile, a delegation from Lockheed Martin visited Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian defense chiefs, as the country faces a severe shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles due to Russia's ongoing missile and drone attacks.
Denmark pledged to guarantee a $113 million loan for Ukrainian defense company Fire Point to support its defense production efforts.
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