Ukraine-Russia war: Escalating strikes and global diplomatic pressure
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Updated oct 21
The latest in this situation
- Drone strikes severely impacted Russian diesel exports, and Trump's export deal failed.
- Ukraine strikes Russian civilian targets; Moscow accuses Kiev; Trump demands end to attacks.
- New strikes reported, US eases diesel restrictions, and Peskov dismisses Ukrainian attacks.
- Trump allegedly compares Ukraine to a European version of Canada.
- Retaliatory strikes target Russian energy infrastructure and a drone attack damaged Ozon's logistics center.
How it started
Ukrainian attacks target Russian infrastructure while Donald Trump expresses views on Ukraine's plight.
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What happened
Ukrainian attacks target Russian infrastructure while Donald Trump expresses views on Ukraine's plight.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Trump allegedly compares Ukraine to a European version of Canada.1 source
New strikes reported, US eases diesel restrictions, and Peskov dismisses Ukrainian attacks.1 source
Trump addresses the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.1 source
- Russian strikes have caused congestion at the Danube-Black Sea Canal, while Ukrainian efforts aim to convince Donald Trump of the war's realities.Sub-event
Targeted attacks on Russian soil are escalating during the war in Ukraine.1 source
Ukraine appeals to Donald Trump for US support amidst ongoing Russian strikes.1 source
Trump issued provocative statements concerning the war in Ukraine.1 source
- Kyiv targets Russian energy infrastructure with drone strikes, while Donald Trump holds a call to broker a resolution to the Ukraine war.Sub-event
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Hunter Biden made a sarcastic political broadside while Ukraine continued long-range strikes.1 source
Ukrainian military actions continue, alongside political commentary from Donald Trump.1 source
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The entities involved
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Kremlin
fortified complex in Moscow, Russia
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Kyiv
capital and largest city of Ukraine
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- yourdemocracy.net
- greanvillepost.com
- canberratimes.com.au
- indiatimes.com
- yahoo.com
- kyivpost.com
- bankingnews.gr
- russiaherald.com
- cnn.com