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Putin proposed a trilateral summit with Trump and Xi on Ukraine on the sidelines of APEC in Shenzhen

According to The Wall Street Journal, during his October 9 call with Trump, Putin proposed a trilateral meeting with Xi Jinping in November on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Shenzhen. Trump did not agree but is open to the idea. Peskov confirmed that discussions are ongoing. Ukraine is not expected to take part in the talks; Zelensky criticizes the easing of pressure on Moscow.

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Trump shifts toward Russia: reduced intelligence for Kyiv, softened sanctions and slowed Starlink

According 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.

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Putin says 'security zone' on border with Ukraine will not be subject of peace talks

Vladimir 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.

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Pope Leo XIV called Putin and urged a ceasefire in Oleshky to allow humanitarian aid delivery

On 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

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Putin Places Tarkett and Four More European Companies Under Temporary Administration

Russian 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.

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Meloni called the Trump-Putin diesel deal 'very risky' and a legitimization of Moscow

Italian 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.

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Putin said the strikes on Wildberries and Ozon came as a surprise to Russia and promised a response

Vladimir 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.

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Moscow is eagerly awaiting Putin's meeting with Xi Jinping "on the sidelines" of the APEC summit

Russian 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.

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Trump's energy truce has not stopped strikes on Ukraine; EU keeps sanctions, NATO unveils new strategy

The 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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