Live: Russia slams Ukraine with missiles and drones ahead of US-Ukraine talks

Russia attacked ⁠Ukraine with missiles and drones overnight, injuring about 20 people, according to local authorities, as the US and Ukraine were set to open a new round of talks in Geneva on Thursday aimed at ending the war. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

26 Feb, 06:46 — 26 Feb, 06:52

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Why this matters

This story highlights the ongoing intensity of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with Russia continuing missile and drone attacks despite international diplomatic efforts. The simultaneous US-Ukraine talks underscore the critical role of international support for Ukraine and attempts to find a resolution or manage the conflict's escalation, impacting regional stability and global security.

Key entitiesRussia Ukraine United States Poland Kyiv Kharkiv Zaporizhzhia Steve Witkoff Jared Kushner

The Story

What 6 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Ukraine overnight.
These attacks resulted in injuries to civilians.
Meetings or talks involving Ukraine and US representatives are scheduled or expected.

Key claims3 agreed · 3 unverified

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Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones overnight.

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At least 20 people were injured in the attacks.

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25 people were injured, including 14 in Kharkiv with a 7-year-old boy.

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The US and Ukraine are set to open a new round of talks in Geneva.

agreed·Al JazeeraFrance 24

Ukrainian negotiators are expected to meet with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

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Poland deployed fighter jets and activated its highest degree of air defense in response to the attacks.

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Where they diverge

The nature and participants of the US-Ukraine talks

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These outlets refer to general 'US-Ukraine talks' or 'a new round of talks in Geneva'.

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This outlet specifies Ukrainian negotiators meeting with special US envoy Steve Witkoff and businessman Jared Kushner.

The primary focus of the article's narrative

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These outlets primarily focus on the Russian attacks, their impact, and/or the US-Ukraine talks.

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This outlet focuses exclusively on Poland's military response and heightened alert status following the Russian attacks on Ukraine.

Coverage gaps

Specific cities targeted in the Russian attacks (Kyiv, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Kryvyi Rih)

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The involvement of Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in meetings with Ukrainian negotiators

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Poland's reaction, including deploying fighter jets and activating air defense

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The Story

Analyzing sources…

Source Diversity

Excellent (76/100)

6 sources33/33

Spectrum spread— 3/5 buckets covered17/33

Far L

Left4

Left (4)

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Center1

Center (1)

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Right1

Right (1)

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Far R

Geographic diversity— 6 regions26/34

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Political spectrum

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Outlet rating This story

SourceOutletiGeneral editorial lean of the outletStoryiHow they covered this specific storyToneFactuality

Al Jazeeracenter-leftcenter-leftneutralMostly FactualFocuses on diplomacy and humanitarian impact.

France 24centercenter-lefturgentHighStandard reporting on conflict and diplomacy.

Coverage leans: center-left

The overall coverage leans center-left, with most outlets focusing on the direct impact of the attacks and the official diplomatic efforts, while one outlet provides a center-right perspective by emphasizing national defense.