War - day 1,697: Ukrainians severely attacked St. Petersburg; Washington changed the decision PHOTO/VIDEO

18.10.2026. 23:55 War – day 1,697: Ukrainians heavily attacked St. Petersburg; Washington changed its decision PHOTO/VIDEO War in Ukraine – day 1,697. The Ukrainian army attacked St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region during the night. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that the US continued to send official data. - For the latest information on the war in Ukraine, for Sunday, October 18, you could follow it on the B92.net blog LIVE Finished 23:48 Day's Review – October 18 - Ukrainian armed forces launched drone attacks on St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region, announced today by Governor Alexander Drozdenko on the Max channel, and confirmed that 126 unmanned aircraft were shot down above that region. - One person was killed in a drone attack on St. Petersburg, reported Governor of the city, Alexander Beglov. - Russia continues to carry out retaliatory strikes to reduce the offensive potential of Ukrainian forces, stated Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesperson, Dmitrij Peskov, as reported by the RIA Novosti agency today. - The US continued to share information with Ukraine, confirmed President Volodymyr Zelensky. - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated today that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky does not want to negotiate an end to the conflict and has obstructed them multiple times. - American President Donald Trump stated today that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky does not care that Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries seriously damage the global diesel fuel market, including the market of the United States. 23:24 Zelensky: "I would run for president again" The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he would run for the presidential elections if they were held before the end of the war. Zelensky: "I would run for president again" VIDEO The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he would run for the presidential elections if they were held before the end of the war. 23:23 18.10.2026. 1 h 23:17 Trump: Zelensky doesn't care that attacks on Russian refineries harm the diesel market American President Donald Trump stated today that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky does not care that Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries seriously damage the global diesel fuel market, including the market of the United States. "Zelensky doesn't care, frankly, given all the money Europe, as is known, gives him, and which he received in the past from 'corrupt' (former US President) Joe Biden, he does not want this war to end, and probably never wanted it," Trump wrote on his social media Truth Social. According to his words, Zelensky could have achieved a better agreement two years ago than is possible today. "His country is in ruins, a large part of the territory has been lost, he is left without access to the oceans and the sea, and the male population is tens of thousands, wounded or dead," Trump wrote and repeated that he wants the war in Ukraine to end. He stressed that he is currently working on peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine and stated that "he does not want to do anything that would, in an unthoughtful way, distance Russia from the negotiating table." 22:35 Does Trump want Ukraine to surrender? Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused American President Donald Trump today of trying to exert pressure on Ukraine to surrender to Russia. Does Trump want Ukraine's capitulation? Zelensky revealed shocking details Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused American President Donald Trump today of trying to exert pressure on Ukraine to surrender to Russia. 22:22 18.10.2026. 2 h 22:03 Peskov: No decision has been made on whether Putin will attend the G20 summit in the US No decision has been made on whether Russian President Vladimir Putin will personally attend the G20 summit in Majamju in December, stated Kremlin spokesperson Dmitrij Peskov today. In response to the journalist's question about whether Putin will attend the summit, Peskov said that it has not been decided yet, Sputnik reported. State Secretary Marko Rubio stated in September that the American administration had invited Putin to attend the G20 summit in Majamju on December 14 and 15. President of the United States Donald Trump stated that he would be "happy" to see Putin at the summit. 21:45 New Russian attack on Ukraine Russians attacked Ukraine with "Shahed" and "Banderel" missiles, reported the Ukrainian Air Force. The yellow alert level for air danger has been declared in Kyiv. The Air Force has also warned of a ballistic threat. 19:44 "Zelensky does not want negotiations" Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated today that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky does not want to negotiate an end to the conflict and has obstructed them multiple times. "Zelensky does not want negotiations" Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated today that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky does not want to negotiate an end to the conflict and has obstructed them multiple times. 19:21 18.10.2026. 5 h 19:02 Zelensky spoke with Trump's envoys President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with the special envoys of the President of the United States Donald Trump, Steve Vitkov, and Jared Kushner. Zelensky stated that he spoke with Trump's envoys about the outcomes of the meeting of the Ukrainian and American teams in Florida. "Our teams are in almost constant communication. We are also preparing the next diplomatic steps. We constantly inform our partners about the actual situation regarding Russian attacks, which do not stop for a moment, as well as about air defense issues. Much of this depends on the stance of America. Ukraine remains ready for constructive and honest work, aimed at achieving concrete results. I thank everyone in America who provide support to Ukraine and this approach." Zelensky emphasized that "peace comes only through force and trust-based cooperation." "We are doing everything in our power to achieve it, and to ensure that America's position is strong and contributes to bringing peace closer. A peace that everyone, except Russia, has been waiting for for four and a half years." 19:01 16:29 Zelensky: Putin feels victory – with sanctions, the diesel deal, Starlink Zelensky: Putin feels victory with sanctions, with the diesel deal, and then Starlink. We have to be very honest. https://t.co/PLFgiI4tYk — Clash Report (@clashreport) October 18, 2026 Comments 36 View comments Send comment