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Donald 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.
Javlon TursunovThe conflict between Volodymyr Zelensky's office and the Donald Trump administration is deepening, Americanist Malek Dudakov said. In his view, Trump retains levers of pressure on Kyiv, including interruptions in intelligence sharing and Starlink, while Zelensky is counting on a Democratic victory in the congressional elections. Earlier, Marco Rubio stated that without US assistance Ukraine would have ceased to exist as a sovereign state.
Javlon TursunovDonald Trump said that Elon Musk had 'put back' the military satellite network Starshield, which had been restricted to speeds of about 160 km/h. The WSJ reports that Trump called Musk, but sources in Ukraine's defence ministry say that connectivity losses at 161 km/h continue. Who ordered the restriction has not been officially explained. Donald Trump said that Elon Musk has 'restored' the Starshield military satellite network, which had been limited to speeds of about 160 km/h. The WSJ reports that Trump called Musk, however sources in Ukraine's defence ministry say disruptions at speeds of 161 km/h continue. Who ordered the restriction has not been officially explained.
Sevara AzamovaPress secretary of the Russian president Dmitry Peskov said that a possible Russia–US–China summit should not be called a 'new Yalta'. Earlier, economist Mikhail Khazin suggested that a meeting of Putin, Trump and Xi Jinping at the APEC summit in November could become a 'new Yalta', at which the leaders would divide spheres of influence.
Javlon TursunovRussian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said that fully settling the Ukrainian conflict without the participation of Kyiv's representatives is impossible, commenting on Donald Trump's words about achieving peace without Volodymyr Zelensky. Earlier, Zelensky held talks in Oslo with Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff.
Javlon TursunovOn October 22, 2026, Catholic bishops and archbishops gathered around US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office to pray for him and for the country. Video of the meeting was published by White House staffer Margo Martin; among the participants was Archbishop of Denver James Golka.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to Axios, citing an informed source, Jared Kushner, during talks in Oslo, conveyed to the Ukrainian side Donald Trump's demand to stop attacks on Russian oil refineries. Kushner took part in the meeting via video link due to illness. After the talks, Steve Witkoff arrived in St. Petersburg for a meeting with Vladimir Putin.
Javlon TursunovThe US dollar remains persistently strong contrary to the Trump administration's expectations, while rising energy prices due to Middle East tensions add pressure on households ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
Javlon TursunovTwo US carrier strike groups are in the region, with a third on the way. The State Department ordered the evacuation of employees' families from Saudi Arabia, citing the Houthi threat. According to NYT and Drop Site News, the US and Israeli militaries have developed plans to resume strikes on Iran, possibly after the US midterm elections on November 3. Trump said he would not launch an attack before the election but did not rule out action after it.
Javlon TursunovRussian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov told journalists that Moscow did not hold direct talks with Volodymyr Zelensky, and that previous agreements were reached without his participation. The statement came against the backdrop of Donald Trump's remarks that a joint signature by Putin and Zelensky on peace documents is not mandatory. Meanwhile, on October 20, Zelensky held talks with an American delegation in Oslo.
Javlon TursunovJudge Angelec Lett ordered Donald Trump to give a deposition in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC by December 11, or face sanctions up to dismissal of the case. The BBC argues Trump is stalling, having canceled the October 16 deposition; his lawyers propose a January date.
Javlon TursunovAccording to WSJ, Putin proposed a trilateral meeting on Ukraine to Trump in a phone call; Beijing does not object, with a possible venue being the APEC summit in China on November 18–19. Trump said he wants to discuss nuclear disarmament. Zelensky called what is happening pressure aimed at Ukraine's capitulation.
Javlon TursunovUS Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, after talks with Zelensky and European leaders in Oslo, will travel to St. Petersburg to present the Russian side with the outcomes of the meeting. Marco Rubio called the dialogue in Norway constructive but without surprises. Trump, meanwhile, urged Zelensky to seek an end to the conflict, warning of 'serious consequences' without specifying them.
Sevara AzamovaVladimir Putin and US special envoy Steven Witkoff began talks in St. Petersburg. Putin asked to convey words of gratitude for efforts to settle the conflict to Donald Trump and his wife Melania. Witkoff brought documents outlining approaches to a settlement and said there is groundwork for ending the hostilities.
Javlon TursunovIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in consultations with the United States, is pushing for a resumption of military action against Iran, the Financial Times reports citing sources. In early October he ordered the air force to prepare a strike plan, but Washington did not approve the operation: Trump, according to the newspaper, asked to avoid escalation at least until the midterm congressional elections on November 3.
Javlon TursunovOn October 20, during a meeting with journalists, Donald Trump once again spoke about the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, blaming an unnamed Russian general for tanks getting stuck in the mud. A BBC fact-check established that the advance on Kyiv was led by Colonel General Alexander Chaiko, and the failure was linked to the actions of Ukrainian forces, not to the decision to leave the highway.
Sevara AzamovaThe Washington Post links recent White House moves — easing restrictions on transactions involving Russian diesel fuel, delaying sanctions, and criticism of Zelensky — to Trump's conviction of Russia's superiority. Experts offer different explanations: from the president's personal preferences to electoral motives and preparations for the G20 summit in Miami.
Sevara AzamovaUS President's special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Saint Petersburg from Oslo, where he had held talks the day before with Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders. Kirill Dmitriev met him at the gangway. According to Life.ru, Witkoff intends to propose a trilateral meeting of Putin, Trump and Zelensky.
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