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Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa discussed the situation in Syria and the region with US envoy Tom Barrack

In Damascus, a meeting took place between Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and US envoy Tom Barrack, with Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani in attendance. The sides discussed cooperation and issues of mutual interest, but the Syrian presidency did not disclose details of the talks. The meeting comes against the backdrop of the recent lifting of US sanctions on Syria and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham.

22 Oct 2026 · 02:491 min read

First tanker with 40,000 tons of Russian diesel to depart for the US on October 22 — Novak

Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the first tanker with 40,000 tons of Russian diesel fuel will leave port on October 22 for the US. Contracts are at the signing stage. The supplies were discussed during a phone call between Putin and Trump on October 9; the US lifted sanctions on diesel from Russia until April 7.

Javlon Tursunov

22 Oct 2026 · 02:223 min read

Polish Prime Minister Tusk blamed Trump for high fuel prices

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, speaking in the Sejm, stated that US President Donald Trump is responsible for the 'damn high' fuel prices for Poles. The Prime Minister did not reveal the specific mechanism of Trump's influence. Earlier, on October 9, Putin and Trump agreed on the return of Russian diesel fuel to world markets, and Washington lifted sanctions for six months.

22 Oct 2026 · 00:511 min read

Kaja Kallas announces new measures against Russian oil in the EU's 22nd sanctions package

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, speaking at a European Parliament session in Strasbourg, said the EU's 22nd sanctions package will include new restrictions against the 'shadow fleet' carrying Russian oil, and may also affect Russia's energy and banking sectors as well as companies from third countries.

Javlon Tursunov

22 Oct 2026 · 00:132 min read

Zakharova ironically commented on the EU's plans for the 22nd sanctions package against Russian oil

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told the European Parliament about plans to include new restrictions against Russian oil in the 22nd sanctions package. Russian Foreign Ministry official spokesperson Maria Zakharova reacted with irony, comparing Brussels' actions to the phrase about mice who 'cried and pricked themselves, but kept gnawing the cactus'.

Javlon Tursunov

21 Oct 2026 · 23:251 min read

US Imposes Sanctions on Iran's Railway Sector as Freight Flows Shift to Land Corridors

On October 1, the US sanctioned three Iranian railway companies, seven automakers, and five foreign auto parts suppliers under the Economic Outcast operation. Washington claims these sectors are linked to the IRGC. The sanctions coincided with the growing importance of railways for Iran after the maritime blockade: freight volume rose from 40 to 44 million tons, and the frequency of trains from Xi'an to Tehran increased.

21 Oct 2026 · 13:384 min read

Europe–US Rift Over Ukraine Deepens as Trump Grows Closer to Putin

Donald Trump struck a diesel deal with Russia, eased sanctions and questioned Zelensky's legitimacy, drawing sharp criticism from European leaders. Yet despite the outrage, Europe is not ready to break with Washington and continues to take part in US-initiated talks.

Javlon Tursunov

21 Oct 2026 · 10:073 min read

Yemen's Central Bank Orders Banks to Freeze Assets of 135 Houthi-Linked Individuals and Entities

The Central Bank of Yemen (Aden) has ordered the freezing of accounts and assets of 135 Houthi-linked individuals, entities and vessels included on terrorist lists. The directive was issued on the basis of the attorney general's decision of October 19. The list includes Houthi political, military and security figures, businessmen, one company and five oil tankers identified as smuggling vessels. The names have not been disclosed.

Javlon Tursunov

21 Oct 2026 · 06:182 min read

Presidents of Poland and Lithuania urged not to ease pressure on Russia over the US-Russia diesel deal

Karol Nawrocki and Gitanas Nausėda, meeting in Warsaw, discussed regional security, the war in Ukraine and strengthening NATO's eastern flank. Nausėda called for new sanctions and tighter visa policy, and also warned of growing hybrid threats. The statements came amid criticism of the American-Russian arrangement to resume Russian diesel exports.

Javlon Tursunov

20 Oct 2026 · 23:522 min read

Russia says it is ready for practical steps by Seoul to restore relations

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said Moscow would welcome practical steps by South Korea to normalize bilateral relations, but noted that Seoul ties them to the end of the conflict in Ukraine. He also said the possible resumption of direct flights was discussed.

Javlon Tursunov

20 Oct 2026 · 15:092 min read

Zelensky discussed intelligence sharing and Starlink restrictions with US senators

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with US Senators Richard Blumenthal and Thom Tillis. He said Ukraine received no warning from partners ahead of a wave of Russian ballistic missile strikes, and that speed restrictions on Starlink and Starshield remain in place in frontline areas without explanation from the US.

20 Oct 2026 · 03:402 min read

Zelenskyy says six killed in Shahed drone attack in Kharkiv region

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a Shahed drone strike on a park near a café in the Kharkiv region on October 19 killed six people and wounded 14, including children. A one-year-old girl, Angelina, was killed; her mother Inna died in hospital. Zelenskyy called on the US to pass Graham's sanctions bill and reported strikes on energy facilities, Pentagon delivery delays and Starlink problems.

20 Oct 2026 · 03:282 min read

Lavrov in Tehran Promised Support for Iran Hours After Trump's Statements About Moscow's 'Little' Help to Tehran

Sergey Lavrov, at a joint press conference with Abbas Araghchi, stated that 'Iran's cause, like Russia's cause, is a just cause,' accused the US and Israel of unleashing a military campaign, and promised to continue supporting Tehran, including economic agreements. Earlier, Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that Russia is doing 'very little' to help Iran, and that he wants to keep the situation that way, defending the refusal to impose new sanctions on Moscow for the sake of Ukraine talks.

20 Oct 2026 · 00:243 min read

Kyrgyzstan declares readiness to work with the US to prevent the expansion of sanctions restrictions

Special Representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan Bakyt Sadykov and Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Samarkand on the sidelines of the C5+1 meeting. The parties discussed sanctions against Kyrgyz companies, trade and economic cooperation, and work in the UN Security Council.

20 Oct 2026 · 00:122 min read

Head of Iran Air: 20 to 30 aircraft destroyed in war with US and Israel

Taher Abdolhai, CEO of the state airline Iran Air, said that between 20 and 30 aircraft were destroyed during the war with the US and Israel, with a total of 70–80 aircraft attacked. According to him, Iran needs about 1,000 passenger aircraft but has only around 300, of which 130–140 were operational before the war.

19 Oct 2026 · 22:042 min read

EU considers activating the blocking statute to protect the ICC from US sanctions

The European Commission is working on measures, including activating the blocking statute, to protect the International Criminal Court after the US announced sanctions. No official decision on timing has been made yet.

19 Oct 2026 · 19:202 min read

Britain Threatened Sanctions Against Bidders for Construction in the E1 Settlement Area in the West Bank

UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband warned companies and individuals that participation in tenders for construction in the E1 area of the occupied West Bank of the Jordan River could lead to sanctions, legal and reputational risks. London also intends to ban imports of goods from illegal settlements and condemned the increasing attacks on diplomats and journalists.

19 Oct 2026 · 16:552 min read

Japan declares readiness to continue 'necessary communication' with Russia amid strained bilateral relations

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Tokyo will continue necessary communication with Moscow and work toward overcoming the deadlock in relations. The statement was made on the 70th anniversary of the 1956 joint declaration. Bilateral relations deteriorated after Russia launched its war with Ukraine in February 2022 and Japan imposed sanctions. The key obstacle remains the territorial dispute over the islands near Hokkaido, which has prevented the countries from signing a peace treaty since the end of World War II.

19 Oct 2026 · 12:582 min read