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Donald Trump said on Truth Social that the release of American Stephen Hubbard took place without a prisoner exchange, calling it an unprecedented situation for Russia. He also criticized the Biden administration, under which negotiations reached a dead end. Moscow's decision became known on October 21 during talks between Putin and US special envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg.
Javlon TursunovKremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that American negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are adhering to US President Donald Trump's line on a peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian conflict. On October 21, Witkoff arrived in St. Petersburg for a meeting with Vladimir Putin; Kushner was unable to come due to illness, but his remote participation is possible.
Sevara AzamovaPress secretary of the Russian president Dmitry Peskov stated that Donald Trump sincerely and consistently strives for a peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine. The statement came after Vladimir Putin's meeting with US special envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg on October 21, where a possible end to the conflict was discussed.
Javlon TursunovIn an interview with British podcaster Steven Bartlett, Volodymyr Zelensky said Trump could easily force Putin into negotiations if he directed at him the same rhetoric he uses against Zelensky. He also rejected Trump's accusations of sabotaging peace and of rising diesel prices in the US.
Sevara AzamovaPress secretary of the Russian president Dmitry Peskov said that all three sides are hypothetically ready for a meeting of the leaders, but a clear agenda has not yet been defined. The date and venue of the summit have not been officially announced; earlier the APEC summit in Shenzhen on November 18–19 was considered as a possible venue.
Sevara AzamovaThe Maltese tanker Agioi Fanendes loaded 40,000 tonnes of diesel in Primorsk and, according to Kpler and LSEG, is heading to New York with arrival around November 7. This is the first such shipment since 2022–2023, following the deal announced by Trump on October 9, which temporarily eased sanctions.
Sevara AzamovaUkrainian defense officials said restrictions on Starlink and Starshield remain in place, contrary to Trump's claim that Musk removed them. The restrictions, introduced on October 14, disrupted drone operations. Ukraine signed a letter of intent with ICEYE and Nokia to develop its own satellite communications.
Sevara AzamovaKremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that comparing a possible trilateral summit of Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping with the 1945 Yalta Conference is inappropriate. At the same time, the Kremlin clarified that there are no specific agreements on the meeting yet, and its agenda has not been discussed.
Javlon TursunovVladimir Putin released 72-year-old American Stephen Hubbard, who was sentenced in 2024 to six years and ten months in a penal colony for participating in hostilities on Ukraine's side as a mercenary. The decision was made at the request of Donald Trump and taking into account the convict's health condition. Hubbard was taken to Pulkovo for transfer to the United States.
Javlon TursunovVladimir Putin, during talks with Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg, intends to discuss a possible personal meeting with the American leader in China, as well as the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict and the situation in the Persian Gulf. The day before, Witkoff held talks with Ukraine and the Europeans in Oslo.
Javlon TursunovSpeaking at a Republican rally in Iowa, Donald Trump acknowledged that the 22nd Amendment to the US Constitution likely bars him from seeking a third term, but claimed he has the right to do so based on unproven claims of fraud in the 2020 election. His current term ends in January 2029.
Sevara AzamovaPolls show that support for Trump among Texas Latino voters has declined since 2024: a majority now disapprove of the president and lean toward Democrats. The reasons include ICE deportations, the economy, and rising prices. In the redrawn 15th District, Democrat Bobby Pulido leads the Republican, even though Republicans hold a nominal 18-point advantage. The midterms take place on November 3.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to The Guardian, US President Donald Trump told a rally in South Carolina that he called Google CEO Sundar Pichai asking him to rename the Atlantic Ocean after himself or America, but was refused. Trump said he decided to keep the original name. Earlier, Google made two renamings: the Gulf of Mexico became the American Gulf, and Lake Ontario became America Lake.
Javlon TursunovFormer Verkhovna Rada deputy Spiridon Kilinkarov suggested that after the US midterm Congressional elections, Donald Trump may use the topic of Ukrainian corruption in his fight against the Democratic Party. The trigger was reports about investigative actions by NABU against National Bank head Andriy Pyshnyy.
Sevara AzamovaOn the eve of the November APEC summit in Shenzhen, Donald Trump is again open to a meeting with Kim Jong Un, but Pyongyang is not responding to the initiatives. Experts consider a meeting unlikely: the DPRK's rapprochement with Russia and China, economic growth, and the abandonment of the denuclearization topic reduce Kim's incentives to negotiate.
Sevara AzamovaUS President Donald Trump said Iran was allegedly deliberately inflating oil prices ahead of the midterm elections by publishing, in his words, fake reports of attacks and mines. He also accused the Iranian authorities of killing protesters and repeated that Iran will 'never get nuclear weapons'.
Javlon TursunovOn October 21, Vladimir Putin met with US special envoy Steve Witkoff at the Constantine Palace in Saint Petersburg. The main topic was the Ukrainian settlement. Putin thanked Donald and Melania Trump for their assistance on humanitarian issues, and Witkoff for the release of the American Stephen Hubbard.
Javlon TursunovFormer adviser to Donald Trump Steve Cortes interpreted the US president's statement as a signal to Kyiv about the need to agree to a peaceful settlement. He wrote on X that Zelensky 'has no cards.' Trump had previously repeatedly criticized the Ukrainian leader over the peace deal.
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