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POLITICS4d agoMore Trump Allies Aided Pro-Russian Balkan GovernmentThe daughter of the president’s chief of staff joined an American businessman in Republika Srpska as he explored a gas pipeline. And six current and former campaign advisers recently traveled there for an election.NYT US
CONFLICT4d agoZelensky, Macron discuss ways to counter Russian air attacksUkrinform [en]
POLITICS4d agoSt. Petersburg bars migrant workers with ‘labor patents’ from jobs in stores, salons, and gyms. Citizens of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan are exempt.St. Petersburg authorities have barred foreign nationals with labor patents, a type of work authorization, from jobs in health care, hairstyling, beauty services, retail, and sports and fitness services. The ban will remain in effect through the end of 2026.Meduza [en]
CONFLICT4d agoPutin increases the pressure, where does Ukraine stand now? Five questions about the war answeredNOS Buitenland
POLITICS4d agoLow wages are driving firefighters away from Russia’s Emergencies Ministry. Lawmakers have backed a bill to fill the vacancies with conscripts.Russia’s State Duma has passed a bill in its first reading that would allow conscripts to serve in military units of the Emergencies Ministry’s Federal Fire Service.Meduza [en]
WORLD4d agoLeaving Russia doesn’t necessarily mean leaving trouble behind. Fortunately, help is out there: Meduza has compiled a list of organizations that support Russians abroad.Life abroad is full of challenges. Along with learning unfamiliar laws and customs, studying a language, and building a network from scratch, Russians abroad need to be ready to defend their rights — for example, if a bank unfairly freezes their account or authorities deny them documents. (Problems with documents are becoming more common as countries around the world tighten immigration rules.) Many emigrants feel they’re entirely on their own. That’s not quite true. Meduza has selected several initiatives and organizations that help Russians who have left the country or want to leave.Meduza [en]
POLITICS4d agoTrump’s Russian diesel deal driven by ‘dubious business motives’, Latvian MEP Kols tells EuronewsUS President Donald Trump’s deal to lift restrictions on Russian diesel sends a “very bad signal” and is driven by dubious business motives, MEP Rihard Kols told Euronews’ Special Report.EuroNews [en]
CONFLICTBREAKING4d agoAt least 7 crew members missing after drone attacks on ships in Black SeaAl Jazeera [en]
CONFLICT4d agoZelensky: 52 people wounded in Russian attacks across Ukraine in single dayUkrinform [en]
CONFLICTBREAKING4d agoUkraine abandons truce and attacks Russian oil refinery as Zelenskyy says he feels betrayed by Trumpsantamariatimes.com · United States
CONFLICT4d ago'It is clear that sooner or later we will have European casualties', Romanian MEPFrance 24 [en]
POLITICS4d ago5 GOP House members join letter urging Trump to cancel Russia diesel deal, up sanctionsFive House Republicans signed on to a letter Thursday urging President Trump to cancel the Russian diesel deal he announced last week. GOP Reps. Don Bacon (Neb.), Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa.), Michael McCaul (Texas), Dan Newhouse (Wash.) and Joe Wilson (S.C.) joined 17 of their Democratic colleagues in writing they were “particularly concerned” about the deal.…The Hill
MILITARY4d agoRussia’s Starlink substitute poses a security threat far beyond UkraineAtlantic Council
CONFLICT4d agoDonald Trump 'openly financing Russia's war with Ukraine', Nobel peace laureate saysFrance 24 [en]
POLITICS4d agoUK Tightens Russian Oil Sanctions as U . S . Weighs ReliefThe UK is tightening its sanctions on Russian oil, while the U.S. is considering providing relief. This shows diverging Western strategies regarding economic pressure on Russia and global energy markets.gcaptain.com · United States
POLITICS4d agoSen . Blumenthal on Trump turn against UkraineSenator Blumenthal comments on a shift in former President Trump's stance regarding Ukraine. This indicates potential changes in US foreign policy or political dynamics concerning international support.publicradiotulsa.org · United States
BUSINESS4d agoUS extends sanctions waiver for Russian oil giant Lukoil until 2027A separate Treasury license on Thursday also authorized certain transactions involving Lukoil's Bulgaria entities through April 24, 2027.EuroNews [en]
CONFLICT4d ago‘No logic’: Finland slams Trump for siding with Putin against UkrainePolitico Europe
SCI & TECH4d agoUkraine deposits seed samples in Svalbard Global Seed VaultUkraine has deposited seed samples from its national collection in the Global Seed Vault on the Svalbard archipelago in Norway, an international reserve for preserving plant genetic resources.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS4d agoTrump cannot figure out peace in UkraineThis article discusses the inability of a former US president to find a resolution for peace in Ukraine. It is significant due to its implications for international diplomacy and the ongoing conflict.taipeitimes.com · Taiwan
POLITICS4d agoZelenskyy poised to visit Budapest next week as Ukraine and Hungary move towards diplomatic resetIn an exclusive interview with Euronews, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's deputy chief of staff confirmed that the Ukrainian leader has been invited to Budapest on 23 October, as Zelenskyy and Magyar are set for their first formal bilateral meeting in Brussels.EuroNews [en]
WORLD4d agoPM Koretskyi: Ukraine meets all deadlines to secure 2026 international aidThe government has fulfilled all its planned commitments to international partners on time to secure financial assistance in 2026.Ukrinform [en]
CONFLICT4d agoUkraine reports more battlefield gains as Putin’s invasion loses momentumAtlantic Council
POLITICS4d agoBehind the deal between the United States and Russia, the good business of Donald Trump and his relativesRÉCIT - Les négociations de contrats au bénéfice du président de la première puissance mondiale, ou de son cercle proche, sont au cœur de la diplomatie américaine. Dernier exemple en date, un accord pétrolier profitant à Steve Witkoff et Jared Kushner, en marge des discussions avec Vladimir Poutine.Le Figaro International