Russia/Ukraine War
Putin’s combined year-end news conference, Q&A session to be held in December — Kremlin
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed the usual timing for the conference
Ukraine war briefing: Trump accuses Zelenskyy of not wanting to end war as feud rumbles on
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Trump says he can tighten sanctions on Russia ‘any time’ he wants
Earlier, the US president took 60 days to assess the economic impact of Russia-related sanctions and tariffs on other countries
Over 150 people detained during protests in Milan — newspaper
Corriere della Sera reported, citing the police, that 80% of those detained are minors
Zelensky never wanted to end war with Russia – Trump
Trump accused Zelensky of refusing to end the Ukraine conflict while defending his decision to ease sanctions on Russia Read Full Article at RT.com
Zelensky probably never wanted to end conflict with Russia, Trump says
The US president added that Vladimir Zelensky "could have made a better deal two years ago"
Two officers dead in Saudi recon chopper crash
Two Saudi officers have been killed in a reconnaissance helicopter crash, which the Houthis claim was downed by a missile Read Full Article at RT.com
Tanker hits mine in southern part of Strait of Hormuz — IRGC
The IRGC Navy reported an explosion and a fire in the tanker's engine room
Trump states ‘great progress’ toward settlement of conflict in Ukraine
The US president added that he did not want to do anything that could drive "Russia away from the bargaining table"
Time for Zelensky to see that Europe cannot meet his financial demands — expert
According to Alexander Rahr, a German political analyst, war fatigue is growing among European societies
Tel Aviv-Vienna flight makes emergency landing in Bulgaria over bomb threat — media
According to a report by Haaretz, an Austrian citizen, who was not on board, informed the airline about the threat
Trump refrains from saying whether he would work with another PM if Netanyahu loses polls
The US president also commented on his recent endorsement of the Israeli prime minister
Nearly 2,400 people detained during unrest in France — agency
According to the Interior Ministry, cited by AFP, 997 law enforcement officers were hurt, with seven of them receiving serious injuries
Trump backs Netanyahu as US slams settler violence (VIDEO)
Washington has urged Israel to crack down on settler violence, despite Trump’s endorsement of Netanyahu ahead of elections Read Full Article at RT.com
Macron describes situation with riots in France as extremely serious
French President called on the government to learn a lesson from what has happened and do everything possible to prevent any recurrence of this
Syria, World Bank agree to establish Syria recovery fund
According to Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Yasser Barnieh, the agreement opens up a new phase in cooperation with international partners
No decision on Putin’s potential visit to G20 summit in Miami — Kremlin spokesman
US President Donald Trump has said that he would "certainly" like to see his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at the Group of Twenty summit in Miami, Florida
Diesel deal concerns only Russia, US, whatever Zelensky could say — Lavrov
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held a phone call on October 9, during which they discussed, among other things, petroleum product supplies
Magyar accuses Orban of plotting state coup in Hungary
Hungarian Prime Minister warned his predecessor of criminal prosecution for that
France’s National Rally leader calls for Macron’s resignation amid riots
Jordan Bardella called what is happening in the country "a humiliation for France"
Unrest in France shows loss of popular trust to authorities — politician
Marine Le Pen called this situation an alarming signal for the French
Over 40 Ukrainian drones taken down over Russian regions during day
Russian air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 41 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles over the Belgorod, Bryansk, Kursk, Oryol, and Pskov Regions
Lavrov to visit Tehran, to be received by President Pezeshkian on October 19
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also will hold talks with his Iranian counterpart Araghchi
Lavrov, Bahraini King, foreign minister discuss situation in Gulf region
The sides also discussed the implementation of the existing high-level agreements on the development of the entire range of traditionally friendly relations between Russia and Bah…