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Zelenskyy Warns Russia Won’t Halt Attacks Despite Trump Ceasefire

By Drooid · Oct 20, 2026, 10:55 PM UTC · How we work

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Zelenskyy Receives Intel

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Jonas Gahr Støre with envoy Steve Witkoff attending and Jared Kushner joining remotely.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine receives intelligence on missile strikes after speaking with U.S. Secretary Marco Rubio.
U.S. President Donald Trump said wants Zelenskyy to make a deal with Russia, saying U.S. aid caused grief.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia refuses to stop attacks on Ukraine despite Trump's ceasefire suggestion.

Summary

Russia attacks civilians

Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least nine civilians in Ukraine.
EU nations pledged 237 billion euros for Ukraine, versus 115 billion euros from the United States.
U.S. President Donald Trump paused a sweeping sanctions package on Russia; Zelensky called it unfortunate.
Russian drones struck logistics hubs, port facilities and three cargo ships at the Odesa-region port of Reni.

History

Historical Context

In March 2014, after Russia’s annexation of Crimea under President Vladimir Putin, the UN General Assembly voted 100-11-58 to deem the referendum invalid, prompting the United States and the EU to impose sanctions and suspend cooperation with Russia. Those measures set a precedent for today’s talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and U.S. officials on aid and cease-fire.

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Zelenskyy Receives Intel

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Jonas Gahr Støre with envoy Steve Witkoff attending and Jared Kushner joining remotely.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine receives intelligence on missile strikes after speaking with U.S. Secretary Marco Rubio.
U.S. President Donald Trump said wants Zelenskyy to make a deal with Russia, saying U.S. aid caused grief.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia refuses to stop attacks on Ukraine despite Trump's ceasefire suggestion.

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