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PoliticsOct 14Zelensky says Trump is on the wrong side of history with Russia diesel deal: ‘Putin is laughing’‘It is a pity that we are losing a strong partner,’ Mr Zelensky said about TrumpThe Independent World
DisasterOct 14Greenpeace reports another huge oil slick in the Black Sea following an attack on a tanker off Sochi’s coastline. Russia denies any pollution but has declared a h alert.Meduza [en]
MilitaryOct 14Dispatch from Moldova: How to restore NATO’s deterrence against Russia’s escalating drone attacksRestoring deterrence will require a course correction in the West’s approach to Russia's escalating drone attacks. The post Dispatch from Moldova: How to restore NATO’s deterrence against Russia’s escalating drone attacks appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
ConflictOct 14Ukraine detains Russian soldier after five Ukrainian troops shot dead in Kharkiv regionMeduza [en]
ConflictOct 14Russian forces attack Kryvyi Rih, falling drone debris sparks fireRussian forces attacked Kryvyi Rih with an attack drone that was shot down by Ukrainian Defense Forces. Debris from the drone caused a fire.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsOct 14FBI refutes MS NOW report Patel in Russia, posts video of Virginia eventThe FBI is refuting a report from MS NOW claiming that FBI Director Kash Patel had landed in Russia for a meeting Tuesday. MS NOW, formerly MSNBC, aired the report on its weekday morning show “State of Play” with host Peter Alexander and cited two people familiar with the matter as sources for Patel’s whereabouts.…The Hill
PoliticsOct 14Yelena Morgunova, wife of Russian performance artist Pavel Krisevich, describes two arrests, threats against her family, and an ultimatum to leave RussiaOn October 10, protest artist Pavel Krisevich said his wife, Yelena Morgunova, had managed to leave Russia after a series of “back-to-back” arrests. Police detained Morgunova in the Ryazan region on August 28 after she returned to Russia for a brief visit with relatives. Krisevich and Morgunova had been living in France since late 2025 — they left on a humanitarian visa after the artist served two jail terms for administrative offenses. In an interview with Meduza, Morgunova spoke about her detention, life in a Paris squat, and her relationship with former Pussy Riot member Rita Flores, who reMeduza [en]
ConflictBreakingOct 14Russia attack hits Kyiv after reported intelligence lapseAl Jazeera [en]
ConflictBreakingOct 14Kropyvnytskyi under massive Russian attackUkrinform [en]
MilitaryOct 14The FBI denies its director is visiting RussiaThe FBI denied reports about its leader's alleged trip to Russia, confirming his presence at a university event in Virginia. Trump, criticized for his stance towards Putin, generates controversy by seeking agreements with Russia amidst tensions over Ukraine.Clarín
ConflictOct 14Zelensky briefs Burnham on Russian attacks against UkraineVolodymyr Zelensky said Russia had launched more than 260 drones against Ukraine overnight and throughout the day.Ukrinform [en]
MilitaryOct 14Starlink restriction 'no surprise' after Musk condemned Ukraine strikes on Russian data centresRestrictions reported by Ukraine on its use of the US satellite internet system Starlink have exposed Kyiv's reliance on the technology for both offensive and defensive operations in its fight against Russia'a invasion, analysts and observers say. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, David Galbreath Professor of War and Technology at the University of Bath, says that "we always knew that allowing a private organisation like Starlink to have such a big impact on the combat operations in Ukraine was going to be challenging", explaining that "it is no surprise" that Starlink services had been thrFrance 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 14Meloni warns Trump's Russian diesel deal is 'very risky' and legitimises MoscowItaly's prime minister has attacked the US-Russia diesel deal, warning it weakens sanctions on Moscow. Zelensky thanked her, while the Kremlin hit back.EuroNews [en]
ConflictOct 14Russian serviceman detained in Kharkiv also suspected of killing civilian fisherman to avoid exposureUkrinform [en]
ConflictOct 14Ukraine Accuses US Of Helping Russia As Missiles Hit KyivChannels TV
ConflictOct 14Germany has stood by Ukraine throughout Russia’s invasion. A trial over the Nord Stream explosions could put Berlin’s unconditional support to the test.The trial of Ukrainian national Serhiy Kuznetsov began in Hamburg on October 14. Investigators allege that he took part in the September 2022 bombing of the Nord Stream pipelines.Meduza [en]
ConflictOct 14Ihnat: Ukrainian air defense shoots down more than 100 Russian drones in one dayUkrinform [en]
ConflictOct 14Bangladesh arrests two for luring locals to fight for Russia in UkraineAl Jazeera [en]
ConflictOct 14More Russians flee to Armenia: 'Everyone is in danger of being arrested without warning'In het centrum van Jerevan kun je je soms even in Rusland wanen. In de hoofdstad van Armenië wordt Russisch alom gesproken en hier en daar hangen zelfs Russische uithangborden. Dat is geen wonder, want Armenië is niet alleen een geliefde bestemming voor Russische toeristen, maar vooral ook voor mensen die Rusland ontvluchten uit angst voor repressie of mobilisatie. Zoals Andrej, een 19-jarige IT'er die na de parlementsverkiezingen van september na lang wikken en weken de knoop doorhakte en zijn land verliet, misschien definitief. "Het is duidelijk dat er steeds meer inperkingen van mijn vrijheNOS Buitenland
CyberOct 14"We must prepare for attacks against critical systems": the cyber threat intensifies in Europe as in RussiaDÉCRYPTAGE - Depuis plusieurs semaines, les incidents se multiplient sur tous les fronts. Les investigations sont toujours en cours.Le Figaro International
PoliticsOct 14Russia says diesel supply deal with US under negotiation after Trump-Putin callHours after Trump announced a deal with Putin, Russia says negotiations are still underway. Trump claims Moscow will immediately supply over 300,000 tons of diesel, with more shipments promised in November and beyond.Africanews [en]
ConflictOct 14Suspect in killing of five Ukrainian soldiers arrested in Kharkiv, identified as Russian military personnelUkrinform [en]
ConflictOct 14Ukraine denies attacking two Russian oil refineries during energy truceUkrinform [en]
ConflictOct 14How six Ukrainian divers could have blown up Russia’s $20bn pipelinesAl Jazeera [en]