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The meeting of the Russian-Slovak intergovernmental commission will take place on October 26 in Moscow — the first since 2021. The sides will discuss the economy, science, energy and humanitarian ties.
Otabek YusupovDesigner and blogger Artemy Lebedev, in an episode of the project 'Otvetoshnaya' on VKontakte, responded to 17-year-old Yana from Germany, who dreams of living in Russia for about a year after finishing school in 2028, despite her relatives' objections. Lebedev assured her that she would feel comfortable in the country, and that knowing Russian and German would help with employment.
Otabek YusupovAccording to officials, Ukrainian strikes on Russia killed at least three people, and Russian strikes on Ukraine killed at least four. Moscow claims 532 drones were intercepted, Kyiv reports thousands of bombs and drones over the week. The figures from both sides have not been independently confirmed.
Aziz KarimovThe Wall Street Journal published a piece about Lev Stupnikov — a 26-year-old officer of the Russian army, born in Kazakhstan, who for more than six months passed the coordinates of his fellow servicemen to the Ukrainian military. His name became known in September 2025 after an interview with Ukrainian blogger Dmitry Karpenko. According to RT, more than 200 Russian servicemen were killed because of him; the Chechens declared a hunt for him.
Otabek YusupovKaupo Rosin, director of the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service, said in an interview with Neue Zürcher Zeitung that Europe should track visits to Russia by influential figures. In his view, Moscow spreads peace narratives and invites Western politicians to conferences. The publication also cites recent statements by Friedrich Merz, Alexander Grushko and Vladimir Putin.
Otabek YusupovAccording to Reuters, citing sources in government circles, another round of talks on ending Russia's war against Ukraine may take place within the next few weeks, with the participation of delegations from Ukraine, Russia and the US. Volodymyr Zelensky said the meeting is planned for the first half of November, while the Kremlin previously named Abu Dhabi as the venue. The format of direct contact has not yet been determined.
Otabek YusupovOn the day of Serbia's parliamentary elections, Aleksandar Vucic expressed hope for strengthening cooperation with Russia and thanked Vladimir Putin and Robert Fico for their support. According to polls, the main rivals are the opposition 'Student List' and the 'United Serbia' coalition. A Russian Academy of Sciences expert believes that even if the opposition wins, relations with Russia will not deteriorate sharply.
Otabek YusupovRussia sold about 62 tonnes of gold from its reserves in the first nine months of 2026, and Kazakhstan announced it would reduce the share of gold to 75% of its reserves. An expert from Mennica Skarbowa links the sell-offs to budget needs and profit-taking, and believes the impact on the global market will be minimal.
Otabek YusupovUkraine reported the restoration of a stable Starlink connection after a week of disruptions, while Elon Musk confirmed that SpaceX itself had restricted the service, accusing Kyiv of violating the terms of use. The problem coincided with a diplomatic conflict over strikes on Russian oil facilities.
Aziz KarimovAccording to the Finnish newspaper Ilta-Sanomat, a secret meeting was planned in Finland in the summer between US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and a Ukrainian delegation on peace initiatives, but it was derailed by the escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran. Earlier, on October 20, Witkoff met with Zelensky and European leaders in Oslo, and on October 21 he held talks with Putin in St. Petersburg.
Otabek YusupovAccording to the Russian Ministry of Defense, on the night of October 25, air defense and electronic warfare systems neutralized 532 fixed-wing drones over twelve hours — from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. The interceptions covered border regions, the Moscow area, the Volga region, the Urals, the south of the country and Crimea. Separately, 11 drones were reported shot down over the Voronezh region.
Aziz KarimovRussian President Vladimir Putin, at a meeting with US President's special envoy Steve Witkoff, said that Moscow is ready to resume talks in the Russia–US–Ukraine format in early-to-mid November. This was reported by aide to the Russian leader Yuri Ushakov. The topic of the talks is a security system for Russia and Ukraine after the end of the conflict.
Otabek YusupovMilitary political scientist Alexander Perendzhiev told News.ru that Volodymyr Zelensky's statements about readiness to freeze the conflict are not backed by actions: no bill recognizing the loss of territories has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada. Earlier, Zelensky in an interview with Fox News allowed for freezing the conflict along the current front line.
Otabek YusupovThe next round of trilateral talks may take place within the next two weeks in Abu Dhabi or in Switzerland, Reuters reports citing a source. The exact date has not been determined. Zelensky announced an agreement on a technical meeting in Abu Dhabi in the first half of November, and Ushakov confirmed Moscow's readiness to resume the process.
Otabek YusupovAt a meeting with Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Li Qiang said that close ties between China and Russia are a 'precious stabilizing factor' against the backdrop of 'rampant unilateralism and hegemony.' The statement was made amid discussions of a possible trilateral meeting of leaders at the APEC summit.
Aziz KarimovDonald Trump said on Truth Social that many advocates of immediate sanctions against Russia called him with apologies because they were unaware of the negotiations to secure the release of Stephen Hubbard. Earlier, Trump declined to apply the harsh sanctions provided for by a law developed with the participation of the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
Otabek YusupovThe Russian Foreign Ministry called “completely unfounded” the accusations by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Moscow is allegedly using AI for antisemitic bot networks against Israel. The ministry recalled a 2018 proposal on an information security agreement and linked the statements to the elections in Israel.
Otabek YusupovAt the 19th Verona Eurasian Economic Forum, held for the first time in Istanbul, politicians and experts from more than 30 countries discussed the emergence of a multipolar world, the future of Europe, Russia-West relations, and options for settling the Ukrainian conflict. At the 19th Verona Eurasian Economic Forum, held for the first time in Istanbul, politicians and experts from more than 30 countries discussed the emergence of a multipolar world, the future of Europe, Russia–West relations, and options for resolving the Ukrainian conflict.
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