# Russian strikes kill four in Kyiv as Zelenskyy seeks US air defence

https://mins.news/en/video/107623

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-10-20 09:56 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDqgWmPIl-8

> Russian air strikes killed four people in Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he held constructive talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, reportedly focused on air defence and satellite communications. Zelenskyy said Ukraine needs more defensive weapons and early-warning systems to counter Russian attacks.

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