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Lavrov said Russia does not need to return to the G8 in exchange for changing its policy on Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, at a meeting with young diplomats, rejected the possibility of Russia returning to the 'Group of Eight' in exchange for concessions on the Ukrainian issue. According to him, the West admits the possibility of gradually lifting sanctions and restoring Moscow's participation in the G8 if it changes its policy, but Russia does not need such offers. Lavrov emphasized that Moscow will focus on the Eurasian direction.

Sevara Azamova
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Kaja Kallas accused the US of trying to force Ukraine to capitulate

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, speaking at a plenary debate of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, said that American negotiators have been trying for about a year and a half to two years to push Ukraine into capitulation on Russia's terms. In her view, Kyiv has been held back from such concessions thanks to EU support. She also demanded that Europe be given a seat at the negotiating table on resolving the conflict.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
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Bulgaria's presidential election: Black Sea security becomes the central campaign issue

Bulgaria is preparing for the presidential election on 25 October with a possible runoff on 1 November. The main contenders are incumbent president Iliana Yotova, backed by Prime Minister Rumen Radev, and former prime minister Andrey Gyurov, supported by the opposition. Drone attacks on vessels in the Black Sea have sharpened the debate over support for Ukraine and the government's foreign policy stance.

Javlon Tursunov
4 min read
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Zelensky said a meeting of Ukraine, Russia and the US at the delegations' level is possible

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia supports a trilateral meeting of delegations of Ukraine, Russia and the US, and the American side proposes holding it as soon as possible. In his view, the goal of the talks is preparation for a meeting of the presidents of the three countries. The timing differs: Zelensky speaks of early November, Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov — of around November 10.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
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Merz named Russia's influence on society as his main concern

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said at the Berlin Global Dialogue forum that what worries him most is not the economy, the US or China, but Russia's influence on European society. He accused Moscow of daily hybrid attacks and disinformation, and also stressed that Ukraine's capitulation is unacceptable.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
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WP: Trump may seek a peace agreement with Kyiv by December

Andrew Weiss, an expert at the Carnegie Endowment, told The Washington Post that the Trump administration appears to be pushing Ukraine toward a peace agreement with Russia before the December G20 summit and a possible Trump-Putin meeting. According to WP, the US has suspended new anti-Russian sanctions and delayed the transfer of Patriot missiles, while Trump himself criticized Zelensky.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
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NYT: Witkoff and Kushner May Fly to St. Petersburg for Meeting with Putin on October 21

According to The New York Times, US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner plan to arrive in St. Petersburg on October 21 for talks with Vladimir Putin. Topics include resolving the Ukrainian conflict and the release of American Stephen Hubbard. The visit is expected to follow consultations on Ukraine in Oslo; Kushner's trip has not been finally confirmed.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
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US Ambassador to NATO: Starlink dispute over Ukraine is about the company's terms, not White House policy

US Permanent Representative to NATO Matt Whitaker said that disagreements over the use of Starlink in Ukraine are commercial in nature and relate to the terms of service of the private company SpaceX, not to the Trump administration's policy. He rejected suggestions that Washington restricted Kyiv's access to the system as a pressure measure.

Sevara Azamova
1 min read
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Russia Says US Is Impeding Its Participation in the G20 Summit

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Moscow is preparing for the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta on October 30–31, but sees 'alarming tendencies' in US actions: the delegation list was submitted almost two months ago, but no confirmation of logistical support has been received. Zakharova also commented on Kazakhstan's new entry rules and the incident involving a Ukrainian drone in Lithuania and Poland.

Sevara Azamova
4 min read
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Poland suspended a major military aid package for Ukraine over the Lviv Regional Council's decision on the 'UPA year' — media reports

According to RBK-Ukraine and Ukrainska Pravda, after the Lviv Regional Council decided to dedicate 2027 to the UPA, Roman Shukhevych and Oleh Olzhych, the delivery of a major weapons package was suspended. Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Marcin Bosacki said an agreement had been reached under which the controversial decision will not take effect, and the resolution has been removed from the council's website.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
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Ukraine peace in question: Abu Dhabi talks, €70 billion request and EU budget fight

The Kremlin said it is ready 'in principle' to resume trilateral talks with Ukraine and the US in mid-November, with Abu Dhabi a possible venue. Witkoff called Putin a 'humanitarian', while Zelensky reiterated readiness for a ceasefire along the current front line. At the same time, the EU is preparing an emergency summit on 26–27 November to discuss Kyiv's request for €70 billion for 2027, linking it to the union's new long-term budget.

Javlon Tursunov
4 min read
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Whitkoff will return to Norway after talks with Putin and report on their course

US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff, after a meeting with Vladimir Putin on October 21 at Konstantinovsky Palace, will return to Norway, where he will report on the results of the talks. This was stated by Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Earlier, on October 20, the US, Ukraine and European countries agreed on a unified position on resolving the conflict in Oslo.

Javlon Tursunov
1 min read