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POLITICSOct 16Zelenskyy blasts U.S.-Russian diesel deal; welcomes bigger European role in peace processUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia, called Moscow's stance a "parody" of peace negotiations and welcomed the prospect of…Japan Today
CONFLICTBREAKINGOct 16Russian attack damages homes in Kharkiv, over 100 windows shatteredUkrinform [en]
CONFLICTBREAKINGOct 16Russian forces strike energy facility in Ternopil regionUkrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 16Stoptime, a St. Petersburg street band, found fame covering musicians Russia branded ‘foreign agents.’ Now its singer and guitarist are on the list, too.Russia’s Justice Ministry has added Diana “Naoko” Loginova, the vocalist for the band Stoptime, to its registry of “foreign agents.”Meduza [en]
CONFLICTOct 16Brent oil touches $110 as Iran escalates Hormuz attacks, Ukraine vows to hit Russian refineriesCNBC
CYBEROct 16Russian intelligence may have hired a Turkish crime gang to set fire to a Starlink ground station in Poland, Spiegel reportsMeduza [en]
CONFLICTBREAKINGOct 16Russian drone barrage kills three , leaves over 1 million without powerjpost.com · Israel
POLITICSOct 16'US tilting toward Russia: Europeans are standing more and more solidly with Zelensky'As transatlantic relations confront renewed geopolitical uncertainty, former Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves delivers a pointed assessment of Washington's shifting approach to Russia's war on Ukraine and the profound implications for European security. At the heart of his analysis lies a fundamental question: can Europe develop the political unity, strategic independence and military capabilities necessary to defend its interests in an increasingly unpredictable international order? Ilves response: "If there's any time for Europe to begin to act as Europe and not as being strictly selfFrance 24 [en]
CYBEROct 16Russia Appears to Step Up Efforts to Influence U.S. VotersOne campaign has created social media posts focusing on U.S. support for Israel to sow discord ahead of the midterm elections.NYT US
CONFLICTOct 16Ukraine’s air defenses down 253 Russian drones, nine Banderols during dayUkrainian air defenses neutralized 253 drones and nine S-8000 Banderol/Dan-T missiles used by Russian forces to attack Ukraine during the day on October 16.Ukrinform [en]
CONFLICTOct 16Russia plans winter strikes to cut off electricity, heat, and water in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Odesa to force Ukraine’s surrender, NYT reportsMeduza [en]
CONFLICTOct 16Pope 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]
CONFLICTOct 16Russia strikes nine Ukrainian regions as strain grows between Zelensky and Trumpthecomet.net · United Kingdom
CONFLICTBREAKINGOct 16Russia strikes nine Ukrainian regions as strain grows between Zelensky and Trumptheboltonnews.co.uk · United Kingdom
CONFLICTOct 16Inside 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
CONFLICTOct 16Ukraine repels Russian forces as US support wavers, energy strikes escalateAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 16Former 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]
POLITICSOct 16Trump 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
MILITARYOct 16Russia 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
POLITICSOct 16Zelensky’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
POLITICSOct 16Trump calls Ukraine new attacks on Russian refineries a disgrace and blames them for pushing up global energy prices - after Zelensky condemned US president betrayal freerepublic.com · United States
POLITICSOct 16Madagascar marks one year since uprising as Russia’s influence growsMadagascar marks one year on Saturday since military leader Michael Randrianirina took power following weeks of youth-led protests that brought down elected president Andry Rajoelina. Over the past year, Russian influence has grown through closer military ties and weapons deliveries, while researchers have identified Moscow’s interest in a strategic Indian Ocean port. Many of the political reforms demanded by protesters, however, remain unfinished.RFI [en]
CONFLICTOct 16Ukraine pushes Russia back on front line where Starlink has played key roleBBC World
CONFLICTOct 16Bridge used by Russian forces for military logistics destroyed near HuliaipoleUkrinform [en]