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POLITICS2d agoTrump promises more than $5,000 checks and Russia frees U.S. citizen: Morning RundownTrump is making big promises on the campaign trail — but with strings attached.NBC News
CONFLICT2d agoRussia strikes critical infrastructure facility in DniproUkrinform [en]
POLITICS2d agoUS 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]
POLITICS2d agoWitkoff asks Putin to resume direct peace talks, Russia releases U.S. detaineeRussian President Vladimir Putin told White House envoy Steve Witkoff on Wednesday that he "agrees in principle" resuming trilateral peace talks between Russia, Ukraine and the U.S. to end the war, the Kremlin said.Why it matters: The White House hopes Putin will show more willingness to compromise after President Trump agreed to lift sanctions on Russian diesel sales and took other steps welcomed by Moscow. For now, it seems the only concession Putin agreed to is to negotiate.Driving the news: During a three-hour meeting in St. Petersburg, Witkoff presented Putin with an updated proposal to eAxios
CONFLICT2d agoUkraine talks: US envoy meets Vladimir Putin in RussiaUS envoy Steve Witkoff held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Wednesday about Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, as US President Donald Trump pushes Kyiv to make a deal that stops the fighting. The day before, the American official had met with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky in Oslo, Norway. Details by FRANCE 24 international affairs editor Philip Turle.France 24 [en]
BUSINESS2d agoAzerbaijan begins offshore construction on project to boost gas supplies to Europe via route bypassing RussiaAzerbaijan has begun offshore construction on a $2.9 billion project to develop the Shah Deniz gas field, aimed at extending the field’s productive life and enabling additional gas supplies to Europe via a route that bypasses Russia.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS2d agoRussia releases American Stephen Hubbard during visit by Trump's envoyUn docente estadounidense jubilado, encarcelado por Rusia, fue liberado tras gestiones diplomáticas durante una visita clave a San Petersburgo. El enviado de EE.UU. agradeció al líder ruso, mientras las relaciones entre Washington y Moscú se mantienen tensas por el conflicto en Ucrania.Clarín
POLITICS2d agoRussia releases US citizen as Trump’s envoy visitsSteve Witkoff meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in fresh drive to end war in UkraineFinancial Times
POLITICS2d agoRussia releases imprisoned American man , US envoy Witkoff says on visit to St . PetersburgRussia has released an imprisoned American man, as confirmed by a US envoy during a visit to St. Petersburg. This marks a positive development in diplomatic relations between the two countries.wpbf.com · United States
CONFLICT2d agoZelensky discusses next steps toward just peace with Støre in NorwayPresident Volodymyr Zelensky held another meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Oslo, saying that further progress toward peace would depend on whether Russia presents the United States with new proposals for peace rather than for continuing the war.Ukrinform [en]
SCI & TECH2d agoThe world’s first spinal cord transplant has been performed in RussiaA surgeon has told New Scientist they have performed a transplant on someone with a complete spinal cord injury using a piece of spinal cord from a brain-dead donor, but researchers have raised concernsNew Scientist
POLITICS2d agoRussia releases imprisoned U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard following Trump's requestThe announcement of Hubbard's release came as talks got underway between Putin and White House envoy Steve Witkoff in Saint Petersburg focused on the latest U.S. efforts to end the war in Ukraine.NPR News
POLITICS2d agoUkraine’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]
CONFLICT2d agoPutin holds Ukraine peace talks with Trump’s envoy Witkoff, frees American HubbardRussian President Vladimir Putin hosted US ⁠special envoy Steve Witkoff in a grand imperial palace on Wednesday to review ⁠new ideas on ending the war in Ukraine amid Washington’s latest push to stop Europe’s bloodiest conflict since second world war. The talks in St Petersburg, the ninth time that Witkoff has met Putin in person, began with a goodwill gesture from Russia – the release of a retired US teacher held in Russia. The encounter comes amid concerns in Kyiv and among its allies that the...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoTrump 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
CONFLICT2d agoWSJ : Musk Ordered Ukraine Starlink Slowdownjetradio1400.iheart.com · United States
BUSINESS2d agoRussia says its first diesel shipment to the U.S. will depart October 22Russia’s first diesel fuel shipment to the United States is scheduled for Thursday, October 22, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said.Meduza [en]
POLITICS2d agoRussia Releases American Stephen Hubbard From Prison, State Media ReportsThe move buys good will with President Trump while costing the President Vladimir V. Putin — who is wanted for war crimes — little.NYT US
POLITICS2d agoTusk calls Lviv Regional Council’s UPA resolution “suicidal tactics”Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has criticized the Lviv Regional Council’s decision to declare 2027 the Year of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) and Roman Shukhevych, saying the move harms Ukraine and complicates Polish-Ukrainian cooperation.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS2d agoAmerican Stephen Hubbard released by Russia, Steve Witkoff saysSteve Witkoff lauded Vladimir Putin as "a humanitarian" as Russia freed Stephen Hubbard, an American deemed wrongfully detained by the U.S., after more than four years in prison.CBS News
CONFLICT2d agoUkraine talks: What progress after US envoy met with Zelensky?US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is headed to Russia today to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin for peace talks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, on his end, met with the US official in Norway Tuesday. What progress has been made in Oslo? Ophélie Jacobson explains.France 24 [en]
POLITICS2d agoUS 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
BUSINESS2d agoMajor sellers increased sales on Ozon after Ukrainian drone strikes hit WildberriesThe Russian business daily Kommersant reported that major sellers’ share of sales on the Russian e-commerce platform Ozon rose to 60% by the end of summer 2026, citing data from MPStats Data.Meduza [en]
POLITICS2d agoFormer Hungarian central bank chief György Matolcsy detained in financial fraud probeThe investigation follows scrutiny of the central bank's foundations, which managed more than €1 billion in public funds. Matolcsy has denied wrongdoing.EuroNews [en]
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