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Former 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.
Sevara AzamovaThe son of American Stephen Hubbard, freed in Russia — Orthodox priest Father Joseph — thanked the presidents of Russia and the US in a letter. On October 21, Vladimir Putin announced Hubbard's release; Hubbard had been convicted of mercenarism. The American was taken to St. Petersburg's Pulkovo airport for departure to the US. Donald Trump called Moscow's decision unprecedented, noting that Russia did not demand a prisoner exchange.
Sevara AzamovaDonald Trump accused LeBron James of disrespecting the country after a video of the Philadelphia player warming up during the anthem before the season-opening game against the New York Knicks. James responded calmly, and the team's head coach Nick Nurse called it outside noise.
Sevara AzamovaDonald Trump, speaking to supporters in Iowa, said the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the confrontation between the US and Iran are close to being resolved. According to him, he has already settled eight wars, and the end of the conflicts could affect oil and gasoline prices. At the same time, reports are circulating about Putin's readiness for trilateral talks on Ukraine.
Otabek YusupovAccording to Euronews, Ukraine and European allies are alarmed by Donald Trump's actions: a diesel fuel deal, easing of sanctions against Russia, attacks on Zelensky, and proposals by special envoys Witkoff and Kushner to unfreeze Russian assets. The Kremlin proposed a trilateral Putin–Trump–Xi summit. Kaja Kallas said American negotiators have for almost two years been 'trying to force Ukraine to capitulate'.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to the Financial Times, Israel had been preparing a large-scale operation against Iran since October 10, including strikes on nuclear facilities and infrastructure, but Trump did not support it before the US Congressional midterm elections on November 3. Netanyahu continues to push for the resumption of strikes.
Sevara AzamovaVladimir Putin stated that global diesel prices fell by 5–6% after agreements with the US on resuming Russian supplies. The agreement was reached on October 9 during a call with Donald Trump. Earlier, the price decline was reported by Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, who allowed for export growth to 3–3.5 million tonnes per month by the end of the year.
Sevara AzamovaEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said at a plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg that the EU's energy sanctions against Russia will remain in force until the Ukrainian conflict ends. The statement came against the backdrop of the US easing restrictions: in early October the US Treasury lifted sanctions on Russian diesel for six months, and the first tanker with 40,000 tons of fuel is due to leave port on October 22.
Javlon TursunovUS presidential envoy Steven Whitkoff, at a meeting with Vladimir Putin at the Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg, thanked the Russian leader on behalf of Donald Trump for lifting sanctions on diesel fuel exports. According to Life.ru, under the deal Russia will supply more than 300 thousand tons of diesel to the US and the world market, another 500 thousand tons in November, and a million tons later.
Javlon TursunovUS President Donald Trump said the Department of Agriculture is launching an $8 billion aid program to pay for diesel fuel during the harvest season. He also promised additional funds after the elections and predicted that fuel prices would fall after the end of the 'war with Iran'.
Sevara AzamovaAt a meeting in St. Petersburg on October 21, Vladimir Putin told US special envoy Steve Witkoff that Donald Trump, in a phone call on October 9, particularly emphasized the need to end the Ukrainian conflict in order to stop casualties on both sides. The central topic of the talks at the Konstantinovsky Palace will be the Ukrainian settlement.
Sevara AzamovaMilitary expert Yevgeny Mikhailov linked the escalation of Trump's criticism of Zelensky to disagreements over strikes on Russian refineries and Kyiv's unwillingness to follow Washington's recommendations. In his view, a complete rupture of relations is premature for now, but the pressure may continue.
Javlon TursunovOn October 21, talks between Vladimir Putin and US President's special envoy Steve Witkoff began at the Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg. The main topic is the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine. Putin thanked the American side and Donald Trump for attention to the issue, noting that, in his words, Trump approaches the crisis primarily out of humanitarian considerations. On the Russian side, RDIF head Kirill Dmitriev is taking part. Jared Kushner, who had planned to join the delegation, did not travel
Javlon TursunovUS President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that American citizen Stephen Hubbard, convicted of mercenary activity, was released at his direct request to Vladimir Putin during a phone call last week. According to Trump, Moscow did not demand a prisoner exchange. On October 21, Putin announced Hubbard's release; the American was taken to St. Petersburg's Pulkovo airport for departure to the US.
Sevara AzamovaPolish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said in the Sejm that the US president bears responsibility for high fuel prices for Polish drivers. He did not name any specific mechanisms of influence. The statement came after telephone talks between Putin and Trump on returning diesel supplies from Russia to the world market.
Sevara AzamovaFormer US Marine Corps intelligence officer Scott Ritter suggested that Donald Trump could completely end cooperation with Ukraine amid disagreements with Volodymyr Zelensky. In his view, the decision in Washington has already been made, and a break with the US would also mean Kyiv losing its ties with NATO.
Javlon TursunovThe Trump administration told the court that construction of the 76-meter arch near Arlington National Cemetery could begin on November 5 — the same day the commission is to approve the project. The lawsuit was filed by Vietnam War veterans demanding congressional approval.
Sevara AzamovaDonald Trump backed Vivek Ramaswamy's ad in which the mother of Democrat Amy Acton accuses her daughter of lying. The ad drew criticism, including from Republican Mike DeWine, while Vice President JD Vance defended Ramaswamy.
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