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All countriesUS special envoy Steve Witkoff praised Russian President Vladimir Putin as a 'humanitarian' during peace discussions in St. Petersburg, Russia, on October 21, 2026, while American citizen Stephen Hubbard was released from Russian detention.
One person died and five were injured on October 18, 2026, as Ukraine conducted one of its largest drone attacks on Russian territory, primarily targeting critical infrastructure in Saint Petersburg and the surrounding Leningrad region.
A large-scale drone assault targeting critical infrastructure in St. Petersburg resulted in one fatality, multiple injuries, and widespread disruption.
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