US envoys hold talks in Kyiv
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv after earlier discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. [TO VERIFY: exact duration and location details from official transcripts]
No major breakthrough announced
The talks ended without a major announcement. Zelensky said officials from Ukraine, Europe and the United States would meet soon to continue discussions and called for a trilateral meeting involving Russia and the US.
Winter support needs highlighted
Zelensky stated that if fighting continues into winter, Ukraine will require additional air defence systems and energy support. He noted Ukraine needs to develop its own anti-ballistic capabilities while expecting increased US production next year.
Drone and missile exchanges continue
Ukraine reported that Russia launched 108 long-range drones and cruise missiles overnight. Ukrainian forces downed 82 drones and six missiles, with strikes hitting 11 locations.
Context of recent attacks
Russian forces struck the headquarters of Ukraine's security services in Kyiv earlier in the week. Both sides agreed to a three-day halt on strikes against each other's capitals during the envoys' travel.
