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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 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 21Trump envoy Witkoff meets Putin in St . Petersburg for Ukraine war talksmanilatimes.net · Philippines
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
POLITICSOct 21Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies search National Bank governor’s premisesUkraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) are searching the premises of Andriy Pyshnyi, head of the National Bank of Ukraine, lawmaker Oleksiy Honcharenko and sources who spoke to the Ukrainian news outlet Ukrainska Pravda reported.Meduza [en]
POLITICSOct 21US Envoy Witkoff Arrives In Russia After Zelenskyy Talks On Ukraine PeaceRussian President Vladimir Putin told US envoy Steve Witkoff that Moscow was willing to resume stalled, US-mediated peace talks with Ukraine, Kremlin foreign policy aide Yury Ushakov said after the two met at Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg.RFE/RL
POLITICSOct 21Witkoff to meet Putin after Ukraine , US hold talks in NorwayWitkoff is scheduled to meet with Putin following talks between Ukraine and the US in Norway. This indicates ongoing diplomatic efforts concerning the Ukraine conflict.geo.tv · Pakistan
POLITICSOct 21US Democrats demand answers over reported restrictions on Ukraine Starshield accessUS Democrats are demanding clarification regarding alleged restrictions on Ukraine's access to Starshield services. This highlights concerns about military support and technological aid in an ongoing conflict.aa.com.tr · Turkey
POLITICSOct 21Trump waives new Russia - linked sanctions amid Ukraine tensionsThe US President has waived new Russia-linked sanctions amidst ongoing tensions regarding Ukraine. This decision affects international diplomatic and economic relations during a period of geopolitical instability.tradearabia.com · United Arab Emirates
POLITICSOct 21Hegseth says Ukraine posture unchanged , but our guy need interceptors tooA political figure has stated that the posture towards Ukraine remains unchanged, but emphasized the need for interceptors for a domestic entity. This highlights ongoing discussions about military aid and national defense priorities.en.apa.az · Azerbaijan