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Oct 22, 2026
Korva ColemanHOST
Russia launched a mass overnight attack on Ukraine using ballistic missiles, killing at least two people.
Korva ColemanHOST
NPR's Joanna Kakissis reports from Kiev.
Joanna KakissisCORRESPONDENT
In Kiev, Russian ballistic missiles also hit transportation and medical facilities.
Joanna KakissisCORRESPONDENT
The explosions were heard clearly from NPR's bureau.
Steve InskeepHOST
Zelenskyy says he's renewing his push for face-to-face talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
A MartínezHOST
Joining us now is NPR's Joanna Kakissis, who is in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv.
A MartínezHOST
Joanna, so what was the outcome of this meeting between Zelenskyy, Witkoff, and the leaders of Norway and Finland?
Joanna KakissisCORRESPONDENT
Well, A, Zelenskyy is once again trying to mend fences with Trump, who seems more comfortable around Putin, as Zelenskyy asked for the meeting with Witkoff in Oslo and Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, who actually joined online.
Joanna KakissisCORRESPONDENT
Rubio and Zelenskyy did speak by phone, and Zelenskyy said a system warning Ukraine of incoming Russian ballistic missiles has now been restored.
A MartínezHOST
All right.
A MartínezHOST
That's NPR's Joanna Kakissis in Kyiv.
A MartínezHOST
Joanna, thank you.
Korva ColemanHOST
Earlier, Witkoff met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Norway.
Korva ColemanHOST
NPR's Joanna Kakissis reports they were joined by Nordic leaders.
Joanna KakissisSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
The leaders of Norway and Finland both say a fair deal cannot happen without U.S. engagement, and they're hoping Witkoff will come back from Russia with something constructive to lead to that.
Joanna KakissisSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Now, the Ukrainians I've been talking to, they do not trust the White House right now.
Joanna KakissisSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
I hear them saying every day that they believe the U.S. is siding with Russia.
Korva ColemanHOST
NPR's Joanna Kakissis reporting.
Korva ColemanHOST
Early voting is underway in Texas.
Korva ColemanHOST
Democrats hope they can pick up a Texas Senate seat, although it's been more than 30 years since a Democrat won a statewide race in Texas.
Korva ColemanHOST
Earlier, Witkoff met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Norway.
Korva ColemanHOST
NPR's Joanna Kakissis reports they were joined by Nordic leaders.
Joanna KakissisCORRESPONDENT
The leaders of Norway and Finland both say a fair deal cannot happen without U.S. engagement, and they're hoping Witkopf will come back from Russia with something constructive to lead to that.
Joanna KakissisCORRESPONDENT
Now, the Ukrainians I've been talking to, they do not trust the White House right now.
Joanna KakissisCORRESPONDENT
I hear them saying every day that they believe the U.S. is siding with Russia.
Korva ColemanHOST
NPR's Joanna Kakissis reporting.
Korva ColemanHOST
President Trump flies to South Carolina today to campaign with Republican Senator Darlene Graham.
Korva ColemanHOST
She is campaigning for the seat held by her late brother, Lindsey.
Joanna KakissisCORRESPONDENT
Ukrainians see Putin as the driving force behind the longest and deadliest war in Europe since World War II.
Joanna KakissisCORRESPONDENT
Joanna Kakissis, NPR News, Kyiv.
Lakshmi SinghHOST
Well, a survey of homebuilders in the U.S. shows the industry has not been this pessimistic about the housing market in at least a decade.
Lakshmi SinghHOST
More from NPR's Stephen Passaha.
Joanne KakissisCORRESPONDENT
Ukrainians see Putin as the driving force behind the longest and deadliest war in Europe since World War II.
Joanne KakissisCORRESPONDENT
Joanna Kakissis, NPR News, Kyiv.
Lakshmi SinghCORRESPONDENT
Well, a survey of homebuilders in the U.S. shows the industry has not been this pessimistic about the housing market in at least a decade.
Lakshmi SinghCORRESPONDENT
More from NPR's Stephen Passaha.
Joanna KakissisCORRESPONDENT
Ukrainians see Putin as the driving force behind the longest and deadliest war in Europe since World War II.
Joanna KakissisCORRESPONDENT
Joanna Kakissis, NPR News, Kyiv.
Lakshmi SinghCORRESPONDENT
Well, a survey of homebuilders in the U.S. shows the industry has not been this pessimistic about the housing market in at least a decade.
Lakshmi SinghCORRESPONDENT
More from NPR's Stephen Passaha.
Dwarkesis Kau TaoHOST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the disruptions on SpaceX's military-grade version of Starlink are hindering Ukraine's efforts to intercept Russia's jet-powered drones.
Dwarkesis Kau TaoHOST
From Kyiv, NPR's Joanna Kakissis reports.
Joanna KakissisCORRESPONDENT
Ukraine's military uses Starshield terminals to help defend cities from Russia's jet-powered drones and to assist soldiers on the front line.
Joanna KakissisCORRESPONDENT
Units first noticed speed caps on Starshield on October fourteenth.
Joanna KakissisCORRESPONDENT
No one is responding right now." Elon Musk, who owns SpaceX, says the White House ultimately controls Starshield.
Joanna KakissisCORRESPONDENT
President Trump claims he did not order the restrictions on Ukraine.
Joanna KakissisCORRESPONDENT
Joanna Kakissis, NPR News, Kyiv.
Dwarkesis Kau TaoHOST
It was a mixed week on Wall Street as inflation continues to cause headaches.
Jeanine HerbstHOST
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy says the decision to restrict Star Shield service to Ukraine was, quote, "a planned operation." He says it's hindering Ukraine's efforts to intercept Russia's fast-moving jet-powered drones.
Jeanine HerbstHOST
NPR's Joanna Kakissis reports.
Joanna KakissisCORRESPONDENT
Ukraine's military uses Star Shield terminals to help defend cities from Russia's jet-powered drones and to assist soldiers on the frontline.
Joanna KakissisCORRESPONDENT
Units first noticed speed caps on Star Shield on October 14th.
Joanna KakissisCORRESPONDENT
No one is responding right now." Elon Musk, who owns SpaceX, says the White House ultimately controls Star Shield.
Joanna KakissisCORRESPONDENT
President Trump claims he did not order the restrictions on Ukraine.
Joanna KakissisCORRESPONDENT
Joanna Kakissis, NPR News, Kyiv.
Jeanine HerbstHOST
Several wildfires are burning in California, including in San Juan Capistrano.
Volodymyr ZelenskyySOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
I think that we have to be true partners.
Jeanine HerbstHOST
Zelensky speaking there to NPR's Joanna Kakissis in an interview in Kiev earlier this week.
Jeanine HerbstHOST
This as Russia stepped up airstrikes while Ukraine's military also saw disruptions to intelligence sharing and access to Starlink that left front lines and Ukrainian cities vulnerable.
Jeanine HerbstHOST
Lawyers for Congressma- woman Ilhan Omar are demanding the Justice Department return all property seized by federal agents in a search of her Minnesota home this week.
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