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Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov said that Moscow expects to arrange a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in the near future. He also commented on the Ukraine talks, the humanitarian situation in Oleshky, strategic stability and the Arctic.
Sevara AzamovaDonald Trump said he is ready to meet Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping at the APEC summit in Shenzhen on November 18–19. According to him, the meeting would concern denuclearization, but could also touch on the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin confirmed the topic was mentioned, but there are no concrete agreements; Beijing said it had no information, while Kyiv opposed a meeting without its participation.
Aziz KarimovPope Leo XIV held a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on October 19 — a few days after a conversation with Vladimir Putin. The main topic of both conversations was Oleshky in Kherson region: the pontiff called for a humanitarian ceasefire to deliver aid and evacuate civilians.
Otabek YusupovKremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the US continues mediation efforts to settle the conflict in Ukraine, and Moscow highly values them. He also confirmed that the possibility of a trilateral meeting of Putin, Xi Jinping and Trump was mentioned in contacts, but without substantive agreements. In addition, Peskov commented on government personnel changes and unrest in Europe.
Otabek YusupovAccording to Kun.uz, Donald Trump, after Kyiv refused to stop strikes on Russian oil refineries, took a sharply anti-Ukrainian stance: the US stopped sharing intelligence, softened Graham's sanctions bill, and agreed to purchase 'diesel fuel' from Russia. The speed of Starlink terminals used by the Ukrainian armed forces was reduced; Putin commented for the first time on strikes against WB warehouses and Yandex data centers, promising a response.
Otabek YusupovUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the US is working to organize a trilateral meeting involving Russia and Ukraine. Among possible venues he named Middle Eastern countries — the UAE or Saudi Arabia, the G20 summit in the US, and European countries. Neither Russia nor the US has yet confirmed the meeting.
Aziz KarimovDonald Trump signed an executive order suspending sweeping sanctions against Russian energy revenues (Lindsey Graham Act). Volodymyr Zelensky called this a 'reward' for Putin and suggested the 'diesel deal' is just the first step toward further concessions. The decision coincided with one of Russia's largest strikes on Ukraine's energy system.
Aziz KarimovItalian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto told the BBC that the US restriction of Ukraine's access to satellite systems and intelligence is a 'major mistake' that risks prolonging the war. Earlier, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized Trump's deal to buy diesel from Russia.
Aziz KarimovVladimir Putin, during a visit to a command post, said that creating a 'security zone' along the border with Ukraine will not be a subject of negotiations with Kyiv. Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov reported massive strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure and troop advances, including toward the outskirts of Kramatorsk. Ukrainian authorities did not promptly comment on the statements.
Otabek YusupovOn October 16, 2026, Pope Leo XIV, who is recovering after surgery, held a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The pontiff expressed deep concern over the humanitarian situation in the occupied Oleshky in Kherson region and called for a ceasefire to deliver food and medical aid, as well as for the voluntary and safe evacuation of civilians. The Kremlin said Putin thanked the pope for his willingness to help settle the conflict and wished him a speedy
Aziz KarimovAt the EU summit in Brussels, Volodymyr Zelensky rejected Donald Trump's statement that the Ukrainian leader is harder to deal with than Putin. He also warned about the danger of easing sanctions against Russia and accused Putin of having no interest in negotiations.
Aziz KarimovSpeaking at the Delovaya Rossiya forum, Vladimir Putin said Moscow is responding to Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure and the Wildberries and Ozon platforms. Earlier, Novak reported attacks on refineries in the Saratov and Ryazan regions, while Peskov called the strikes on refineries contrary to US peace initiatives.
Aziz KarimovRussian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on the forced seizure of Russian assets of the French flooring manufacturer Tarkett, as well as Kappa Rus, Ontex RU, Eviosys Packaging Kuban and Menshen Packaging CIS. The companies' combined annual revenue exceeds 50 billion rubles (about €532 million). The appointed manager is Tsentr Kapital, registered in February 2026.
Otabek YusupovItalian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized the Trump-Putin deal to purchase Russian diesel fuel, warning of weakening sanctions pressure. Zelensky thanked her for her stance, while the Russian Foreign Ministry responded 'it is none of her business.' Meloni also called for the E3 format to negotiate on behalf of the entire EU, while Salvini opposed further gratuitous aid to Kyiv.
Otabek YusupovVladimir Putin, speaking at the Delovaya Rossiya forum, said the authorities did not expect Ukraine's strikes on the Wildberries and Ozon marketplaces, and stated that Russia had begun to respond, including strikes on data centers. He also mentioned attacks on oil refineries and the power grid. According to media reports, this was his first statement about data centers.
Aziz KarimovRussian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, opening talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, said that President Vladimir Putin will visit Shenzhen to take part in the APEC summit, and that Moscow is eagerly awaiting another conversation with Xi Jinping. He recalled that the leaders met twice this year - in China and in Bishkek at the SCO summit.
Aziz KarimovFormer US Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg advises Kyiv to strike Russian oil refineries. In an interview with DW, he also stated that he disagrees with the claim that Trump betrayed Ukraine by concluding a deal with Putin.
Aziz KarimovThe energy truce announced by Donald Trump has not taken effect: Russia continues striking Ukraine's energy infrastructure, and Kyiv learned of the deal from the media. Europe pledged to continue sanctions pressure, adding 1,600 individuals and companies to the list. NATO presented the Theory of Victory strategy, while France braces for new protests.
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