Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that sending European troops into Ukraine would lead to direct war with Russia. Russia continued missile and drone attacks inside Ukraine, killing civilians and damaging infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces attacked Russian chemical plants and expressed willingness to meet Putin at an upcoming international summit.Key Facts
- Putin said sending European troops to Ukraine would mean war with Russia.
- Russia carried out missile and drone strikes killing civilians in several Ukrainian cities including Zaporizhzhia, Kryvyi Rih, and Odesa.
- Ukrainian officials reported dozens of civilians wounded and multiple buildings, including residences, damaged.
- Ukrainian forces attacked chemical industry facilities in Russia’s Samara and Perm regions.
- Zelenskyy is open to meeting Putin if both attend the Group of 20 summit in Miami in December.
- Russian officials said Russia is ready to negotiate but will continue military actions during talks.
- Polish and Moldovan border areas experienced recent Russian drone attacks.
- President Trump stated he believes Putin wants to make a deal to end the war if Ukraine agrees.
