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US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff, at a meeting with Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg, said there are prerequisites for a ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict. The timing and terms of a truce were not specified. The day before, Witkoff held talks with Zelensky and European representatives in Oslo.
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 AzamovaOn October 21, talks between Vladimir Putin and US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff began in St. Petersburg. According to sources, the main topic is the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict. The meeting is also being discussed in the context of possible Russian-American cooperation; Jared Kushner was unable to attend due to illness.
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 TursunovPolish Prime Minister Donald Tusk criticized the decision of the Lviv Regional Council to proclaim 2027 the year of Shukhevych, the UPA and OUN figure Oleh Olzhych. According to him, such steps harm Ukraine and may complicate its EU accession. The Polish Foreign Minister added the author of the idea, regional council deputy Sviatoslav Sheremet, to the list of undesirable persons.
Sevara AzamovaOn 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 TursunovAlternative for Germany (AfD) leader Alice Weidel said in an interview with The Economist that the policy of funding Ukraine harms the national security of Germany and other European states. According to her, Germany is currently Ukraine's main financier, while other EU countries are backing away and Trump has 'already left the game.' She also described the conflict in Ukraine as dangerous and costly for Germany.
Javlon TursunovUS President's special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived at the Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg for talks with Vladimir Putin on October 21. The meeting is attended by Maxim Oreshkin and, according to Ushakov, Kirill Dmitriev. The main topic is resolving the conflict in Ukraine; Jared Kushner did not come due to illness.
Javlon TursunovRetired major general of aviation Vladimir Popov said that Russian Geran drones have changed their flight routes: instead of the usual direction from the east, they approach targets from the west and southwest, which, in his opinion, disorients Ukrainian air defenses.
Sevara AzamovaAgainst the backdrop of Washington's pressure on Kyiv, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Ukraine's unconditional capitulation is ruled out and that Berlin will continue to help Ukraine. The day before, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas claimed that American negotiators have been trying to force Ukraine to capitulate for a year and a half, and demanded Europe's participation in the talks.
Sevara AzamovaUkraine's border service reported an attempt by a 37-year-old resident of the country to travel to Moldova through a marriage with a 52-year-old woman who turned out to be his future mother-in-law. At the Mohyliv-Podilskyi crossing point, the spouses gave contradictory statements, the man was denied border crossing, and a report was sent to the police under the article on illegal transportation of persons across the border.
Javlon TursunovThe Ukrainian outlet Oborrevatel, citing a source in the Cabinet of Ministers, reports that about 1.5 million people are exempt from mobilization through reservations, but there is no specific plan to lift reservations for 300–400 thousand of them. Ukraine's Defense Ministry links the revision of the rules to a shortage of personnel in the army. On October 13, the cabinet approved tightening the reservation rules.
Javlon TursunovUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during a visit to India, said that Ukraine would not have survived as a sovereign state without American multibillion-dollar support. He also denied the White House's involvement in restricting SpaceX satellite communications for the Ukrainian military, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.
Javlon TursunovFormer 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 TursunovFormer US presidential national security adviser John Bolton, during a prank staged by pranksters Vovan and Lexus, called the use of Ukrainian phone fraudsters against Russians an 'interesting idea' and allowed for the possibility of applying similar tactics against Iran. He also acknowledged the risk of such methods being redirected against the US itself and doubted the military nature of the attacks on Wildberries warehouses.
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 TursunovKremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov said that for a possible trilateral meeting between Russia, the US and Ukraine, 'for now we are talking about Abu Dhabi.' He also said that a phone call between Putin and Trump is not currently planned, refused to disclose details of Putin's talks with US special envoy Steve Witkoff, and noted that Putin's participation in the G20 summit in Miami has not yet been decided.
Sevara AzamovaDonald 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.
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