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POLITICSOct 22Trump hopes to flatter Putin into negotiating on Ukraine, experts sayA Trump diplomat called Putin “a humanitarian,” another in a recent flurry of overtures to the Russian leader. But it’s unclear whether blandishments will entice him to strike a deal.NBC News
POLITICSOct 22Cuba categorically rejects that the US involves it in the Ukraine conflictCuba desmiente categóricamente las acusaciones de EE.UU. sobre su implicación en el conflicto ucraniano, calificándolas de infundadas y sin pruebas.La isla reafirma su compromiso con la paz y el diálogo, y destaca su política de cero tolerancia hacia el mercenarismo, con acciones legales en curso.Clarín
POLITICSOct 21Trump envoy meets Putin as new push to end Ukraine war faces major obstaclesA Trump envoy has met with Putin amid new efforts to end the Ukraine war, which are reportedly encountering significant obstacles. This signals continued diplomatic engagement regarding the conflict and challenges to achieving peace.13wham.com · United States
POLITICSOct 21Starlink access in Ukraine a decision for Musk, not White House, Rubio saysU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that decisions regarding Ukraine's access to Starlink were up to its parent company SpaceX ‌and Elon Musk, not the…Japan Today
POLITICSOct 21Poland reportedly suspends major arms shipment to Ukraine over regional tribute to Ukrainian Insurgent Army, whose fighters took part in WWII massacres of PolesPoland has suspended delivery of a large weapons package to Ukraine over the Lviv Regional Council’s decision to declare 2027 the year of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), a source told the news outlet RBC Ukraine.Meduza [en]
POLITICSOct 21AfD’s Alice Weidel urges quick Ukraine talks and a return to cheap Russian energyWeidel said the far-right AfD is in "talks" to bridge differences with France’s National Rally that largely concern Russia.Politico Europe
POLITICSOct 21Trump denies ordering Starlink slowdown in Ukraine, says he doesn't know who didAsked if Elon Musk ordered the slowdown, Trump said, "I don't know who did it, but I was not involved."CNBC
POLITICSOct 21Council of Europe urges Ukraine to strengthen protection of Roma and LGBTI people against discriminationThe Council of Europe’s European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) has recognised Ukraine’s progress in promoting equality while calling for better protection for Roma and LGBTI people and more effective action against hate crimes.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 217 Republicans join letter urging Trump, Musk to give Ukraine targeting access in RussiaA bipartisan group of nearly two dozen House members is urging President Trump to ask tech mogul Elon Musk to give Ukraine access to Starlink satellite systems to hunt for missile launchers inside Russia, according to a letter sent Wednesday and obtained exclusively by The Hill. The signatories included seven House Republicans alongside 16 Democrats,…The Hill
POLITICSOct 21What China wants from a Trump-Putin summit on UkraineMoscow is pushing for a summit with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, without Kyiv or the EU. What does Russia hope to gain, and why might China be willing to take part?DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 21Russia willing to resume peace talks with Ukraine, US after Witkoff visitRussian President Vladimir Putin has signalled Moscow is willing in principle to resume talks with Ukraine and the US.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 21BBC Russian reveals that journalist Darya Shipacheva raised 1.5 million rubles for Ukraine’s military before receiving a 12-year treason sentenceThe case of medical journalist Darya Shipacheva, sentenced to 12 years in a penal colony for treason in July 2026, drew widespread attention. A photograph of her in handcuffs in the courtroom spread across social media. Her trial was held behind closed doors, and almost nothing was known about the substance of the charges. BBC Russian has learned exactly what led to her conviction. Meduza summarizes its findings.Meduza [en]
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 21Putin hosts Trump envoy for new Ukraine peace talks , frees US citizen held in RussiaPresident Putin has hosted a Trump envoy for new peace negotiations concerning Ukraine, alongside the release of a US citizen detained in Russia. This signifies major diplomatic developments regarding the conflict and international relations.wahpetondailynews.com · United States
POLITICSOct 21Trump eyes December G20 summit for Russia–Ukraine peace deal, The Atlantic reportsU.S. President Donald Trump wants Russia and Ukraine to sign a peace agreement at the G20 summit in December, sources told The Atlantic.Meduza [en]
POLITICSOct 21The Kremlin wants Russian media to call attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure ‘Putin strikes.’ The inspiration? Stalin.Russia’s Presidential Administration has ordered state and Kremlin-aligned media outlets to begin writing about “Putin strikes” on Ukraine, two employees at such outlets told Meduza.Meduza [en]
POLITICSOct 21Peter Zalmayev: 'Ukraine was showing all sorts of cards that Trump took away and gave to Putin'Angela Diffley is pleased to welcome Peter Zalmayev, Founder and Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative, LIVE from Kyiv. And he warns, "I'm seeing, I'm smelling a Yalta II. I'm smelling another Munich (1938), where we're seeing appeasement of the aggressor." Ukraine faces the possibility that its sovereignty and security could become mere bargaining chips in an era Zalmayev describes as great-power "collusion". He delivers a forceful critique of the Trump administration's approach to Russia, arguing that Washington is weakening Ukraine's negotiating position while offering Vladimir PutinFrance 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 21Trump envoy Witkoff meets Putin in St . Petersburg for Ukraine war talksmanilatimes.net · Philippines
POLITICSOct 21Trump envoy Witkoff meets Putin in St Petersburg for Ukraine war talksA Trump envoy, Witkoff, met with Russian President Putin in St. Petersburg to discuss the Ukraine war. This signifies high-level diplomatic engagement regarding the ongoing conflict.dorsetecho.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSOct 21Witkoff says he hopes Ukraine included in U.S., Russia talksU.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, meeting with Vladimir Putin in Russia, voiced hope for new trilateral talks involving Ukraine, and Moscow indicated the talks could resume in November.CBS News
POLITICSOct 21As Ukraine’s US alliance falters, a bitter dispute with Poland resurfacesZelenskiy stripped of Polish state award for honouring 1940s Ukrainian militants who massacred PolesIrish Times World
POLITICSOct 21US envoy Steve Witkoff thanks Vladimir Putin for diesel deal at Ukraine talks in RussiaUS envoy Steve Witkoff is in Saint Petersburg, holding talks with Russian president Vladimir Putin. The face to face meeting comes after he met with Ukraine's president and other European leaders in Oslo. Witkoff is due to return to the Norwegian capital after his visit to Russia. Washington seeks to breathe new life into US-led efforts to end the war. Details and analysis by FRANCE 24 international affairs editor, Kethevane Gorjestani.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 21Ukraine’s capitulation would amount to the capitulation of us all, Merz saysSupporting Ukraine serves Germany’s own interests and aims to end Russia’s war of aggression as soon as possible. Ukraine’s capitulation is unacceptable, as it would amount to the capitulation of all its European partners.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 21Trump envoy Witkoff to meet Putin in St . Petersburg for Ukraine war talksA Trump envoy named Witkoff is scheduled to meet with Putin in St. Petersburg to discuss the Ukraine war. This indicates potential diplomatic efforts related to the ongoing conflict.ketv.com · United States
POLITICSOct 21US Citizen Accused By Moscow Of Fighting For Ukraine Released From Russian PrisonStephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired teacher from Michigan held by Russia since 2022 on accusations of joining Ukraine's armed forces, has been freed in what is being framed as a goodwill gesture by the Kremlin.RFE/RL