News from Oct 22, 2026 (UTC)
Russia isCalm
A little better than usual
Oct 9Oct 22
Why
Russia agreed in principle to resume US-mediated peace talks with Ukraine in November.
Putin released American Stephen Hubbard from a Russian prison after talks with Trump.
Russian missiles struck Kyiv while Moscow said it downed over 800 Ukrainian drones.
What happened
- Statements18%
- Cooperation54%
- Criticism13%
- Protests0%
- Pressure7%
- Fighting8%
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- TenseWorse than usual
- UneasyA little worse than usual
- SteadyAbout usual
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