Russia/Ukraine War
Russian forces strike Ukrainian army’s logistics, energy infrastructure facilities
They were used to support the Ukrainian army’s operations, Russia’s Defense Ministry said
Russian forces strike sea vessel delivering military cargo for Ukrainian army
The strike hit a dry cargo ship at sea 18 kilometers to the south of Odessa, the Russian Defense Ministry said
Polish president convenes consultations with parliamentary parties
Karol Nawrocki stated that there was a threat to the internal security of the country
Ukraine war briefing: Moscow’s Lavrov snubbed at G20 in Atlanta
Russian foreign minister heavily criticised by EU foreign policy chief, and plans for the traditional ‘family photo’ abandoned. What we know on day 1,711The EU’s foreign policy ch…
Apple regains title of world’s most valuable company — news agency
According to a report by Bloomberg, Apple’s market capitalization stood at $5.03 trillion on Friday
Russian foreign minister tells DW journalist not to believe Ukrainian officials
Responding to a question about why Moscow prefers a phone call between the president and Vladimir Zelensky to a "face-to-face meeting," Sergey Lavrov said that Vladimir Putin had …
Russia in talks with Asian, other countries on easing travel — Foreign Ministry
Department Director Alexey Klimov stressed that Russian citizens would be promptly informed as the relevant agreements enter into force
Ukrainian armed forces lose around 1,230 troops in special military op zone in one day
Ukrainian losses exceeded 290 servicemen in the area of responsibility of Russia’s Battlegroup North
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy praises US over $2.1bn Patriot missile deal but warns it could take years
The Ukrainian president called the US decision strong, but added that delivery of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles could take yearsThe US has approved the sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 mi…
US may resume strikes on Iran on November 4 — media
According to sources cited by MS NOW, the US administration has informed several Persian Gulf countries that they should prepare for "a short, intense round of strikes"
Russian Red Cross provides assistance to over 133,000 residents of border regions
Chairman Pavel Savchuk estimated the volume of aid provided since the beginning of the year at approximately $1.2 million
Polish president heads to Constitutional Court amid protest outside
Telewizja Republika reported that police did not allow members of the presidential security to enter the building
US cancels G20 ‘family photo’ after Australia, UK and others refuse to appear with Russia
Marco Rubio pulls plug on traditional photo op at meeting of foreign ministers after about one-third of countries threaten boycottThe traditional “family photo” to open the G20 fo…
Polish president holds emergency meeting with Supreme Court chief amid court crisis
Bogdan Swieczkowski, who was previously reported to have been suspended from his duties as acting president of the Constitutional Court, was also present at the meeting, Onet repo…
Trump praises Russia’s actions in Hubbard’s release
According to the US president, his request for the release of the American citizen was made in "a spur of the moment"
US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine for $2.1 bln — State Department
According to Washington, "this proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a partner country t…
Retired Michigan teacher released from Russian prison believed he would never be freed
Stephen Hubbard said that only when he was being taken from Moscow to St Petersburg did he believe he was ‘going somewhere’In his first comments since recently being released from…
Poland’s constitutional court chief suspended amid escalating judicial standoff between Prime Minister Donald Tusk and the opposition
Police cordoned off Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal building on the evening of October 30, the Associated Press reported.
U.S. State Department approves potential $2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible sale of PAC-3 missiles for Ukraine’s Patriot systems, the department said in a statement.
US not lifting sanctions on Russian Direct Investment Fund for now — Trump
The US president made the remarks at a White House meeting with Stephen Hubbard, an American who was recently released from prison in Russia after being convicted of fighting alon…
Putin concludes marathon of meetings at Russia-Africa summit
There were so many bilateral meetings with African heads of state that they extended beyond the summit days into the following Friday
Diesel deal clearly irritates US lawmakers — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister commented on US Senator Richard Blumenthal’s remark that Russian oil supplies were banned under US law
Russia welcomes US efforts to depoliticize G20 discussions — Lavrov
The foreign minister noted that Moscow supports the US determination to focus on the issues initially agreed on for the G20 agenda
Unclear what Ukraine will bring to Abu Dhabi talks — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister added that Vladimir Zelensky’s actions are not contributing to efforts to resolve the conflict