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CONFLICT1d agoPope Leo XIV urges Putin to agree to a ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky, Ukraine, to allow humanitarian aid deliveries and civilian evacuationsPope Leo XIV spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin and the Vatican said.Meduza [en]
CONFLICT1d agoFrom hospital, Pope Leo pushes Putin for ceasefire in contested Ukraine cityPope Leo spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone on Friday, calling for a ceasefire in a Russian-occupied city in southern Ukraine, as he recovers in hospital from a lung cancer operation. The Vatican said that Pope Leo “expressed his deep concern about the grave humanitarian situation in the city of Oleshky, in the Kherson region, and called for a ceasefire to allow the delivery of food and medical assistance, and the voluntary and safe evacuation of the civilian population”. The...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoHijab ban at schools in Azerbaijan: What's behind the rare wave of protests?Girls wearing headscarves have been turned away from schools in Azerbaijan, triggering unusual protests involving children. The government rules do not mention hijabs. Why are schools enforcing unwritten rules?DW News [en]
POLITICS1d agoBudget, Ukraine, migration: Five takeaways from the EU leaders’ summitEU leaders ended their Brussels summit with no deal on the budget, a new €70bn Ukraine funding gap, open clashes over energy and migration, but fresh resolve to create new trade defence tools to battle China.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS1d agoEurope may have to secure Ukraine’s victory without U.S. support, German political scientist saysEurope should shift from a policy focused on preventing Ukraine’s defeat to a strategy aimed at securing its victory in the war against Russia, preparing, if necessary, to pursue this goal without U.S. support.Ukrinform [en]
CONFLICT1d agoRussia strikes nine Ukrainian regions as strain grows between Zelensky and Trumpthecomet.net · United Kingdom
CONFLICTBREAKING1d agoRussia strikes nine Ukrainian regions as strain grows between Zelensky and Trumptheboltonnews.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICS1d ago'A first step to restore mutual trust': Hungary and Ukraine on the path to reconciliationDÉCRYPTAGE - Depuis le départ de Viktor Orban, les deux pays tentent de recoller les morceaux, mais leur relation bilatérale reste pavée de malentendus.Le Figaro International
CONFLICT1d agoInside Ukrainian offensive pushing Russia back - with Starlink playing a key roleA Ukrainian offensive is reportedly pushing back Russia, with Starlink identified as playing a crucial role. This indicates significant developments in the ongoing conflict, leveraging advanced technology.bbc.co.uk · United Kingdom
CONFLICT1d agoUkraine repels Russian forces as US support wavers, energy strikes escalateAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICS1d agoFormer Russian Academy of Sciences library director Oleg Shorin arrested in Moscow on fraud chargesMoscow’s Zamoskvoretsky District Court has ordered Oleg Shorin, the former director of the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Library for Natural Sciences, held in custody on charges of large-scale fraud, Kommersant reported.Meduza [en]
CONFLICT1d agoHow Ukraine’s military uses Starlink — and what would happen if the Trump administration cut off its satellite communications entirelyMeduza [en]
CONFLICT1d agoThe Pope calls Putin from Gemini and asks for a truce in Ukraine , the Kremlin : Thank you , agreement reached on aid The Pope reportedly called Vladimir Putin from Gemini to request a truce in Ukraine, with the Kremlin acknowledging the call and announcing an agreement on aid. This indicates high-level diplomatic efforts related to the ongoing conflict.thevermilion.com · United States
POLITICS1d agoTrump Russian Diesel Deal Faces Republican Rebellion And European ResistanceA proposed deal involving Trump and Russian diesel is encountering significant opposition from Republican lawmakers and European entities. This highlights political divisions and international concerns regarding potential energy agreements.foreignpolicyjournal.com · Israel
POLITICS1d agoUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy October 2026 address to the European Council – The Sofia GlobeUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered an address to the European Council in October 2026. This event signifies ongoing diplomatic engagement between Ukraine and European Union bodies, crucial for international relations and support.sofiaglobe.com · Bulgaria
CONFLICT1d agoZelensky: New Finnish support for Ukraine expected this monthPresident of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed protecting Ukraine from Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo.Ukrinform [en]
MILITARY1d agoRussia Still Needs More Soldiers. The Kremlin Is Still Desperate To Avoid MobilizationMany Russians feared the Kremlin would order a new mobilization after last month’s elections: to replenish decimated forces fighting in Ukraine. That hasn’t happened. But creative and coercive recruiting tactics – called “quiet” or “creeping” mobilization by some – continue nationwide.RFE/RL
MILITARY1d agoAzerbaijan , NATO discuss military education cooperationAzerbaijan and NATO are engaged in discussions regarding cooperation in military education. This indicates efforts to strengthen military ties and capabilities.news.az · Azerbaijan
POLITICS1d agoCommission and Ukraine launch joint task force over EU accessionThe Commission and Ukraine launched a joint task force meeting twice a week to speed up accession reforms on the rule of law and anti-corruption, after Hungary lifted its veto and two more negotiating clusters were opened.EuroNews [en]
MILITARY1d agoOrder to limit Starshield for Ukraine came from inside White House, sources sayThe order to limit a satellite system used by Ukraine for battlefield communications and drone operations came from inside the White House.Defense News
MILITARY1d agoOrder to limit Starshield for Ukraine came from inside White House, sources sayThe order to limit a satellite system used by Ukraine for battlefield communications and drone operations came from inside the White House.Military Times
POLITICS1d agoEU–Turkey summit in October aims to restart Cyprus talksPresident Christodoulides said the high-level meeting would focus on resuming negotiations over Cyprus and advancing EU-Turkey relations.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS1d agoZelensky’s despair as Trump turns towards RussiaZelensky warned Trump’s diesel deal puts money in ‘Putin’s pocket’ and can never offset the impact of the closure of the Strait of HormuzThe Independent World
BUSINESS1d agoBulgarian grain producers association : Ships have already refused to come to our ports for grain exportsThe Bulgarian grain producers association reports that ships have refused to come to their ports for grain exports, indicating a significant disruption in the supply chain and trade.sofiaglobe.com · Bulgaria