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Putin proposed a Trump and Xi summit on Ukraine in Shenzhen without Kyiv and the EU

According to WSJ, Moscow proposed a trilateral meeting of the leaders of Russia, the US and China on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Shenzhen on November 18–19, excluding Ukraine and the European Union. Putin reportedly sees it as a 'new Yalta.' Experts differ on assessing China's role: from symbolic participation to a coincidence of strategic interests with Moscow. Zelensky insists on Ukraine's participation in the negotiations.

Javlon Tursunov
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Rubio said the US continues to help Ukraine and denied reports about the cessation of intelligence sharing

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that no country has done more to help Ukraine than the United States, and that the aid continues, including under the Trump administration. He called Kyiv's statements about the US refusing to share intelligence untrue and stressed that Trump does not influence Elon Musk's decisions regarding Starlink.

Sevara Azamova
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Man who shot at Pechersk TCC in Kyiv faces life imprisonment

A 41-year-old Kyiv resident who opened fire at the Pechersk district TCC has been served a suspicion notice under three articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, including attempted murder of two or more persons. According to Kyiv police, he fired at least seven shots at police officers and servicemen; six people were injured, two in serious condition.

Javlon Tursunov
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Witkoff called talks with Putin constructive but noted much work lies ahead

US presidential special envoy Steve Witkoff, after meeting with Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, called the talks constructive, emphasizing that much work remains to settle the situation in Ukraine. Earlier he held talks in Oslo with Zelensky, Stubb, and Støre. The Kremlin called the meeting productive and allowed for a new round of trilateral consultations in Abu Dhabi.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
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WP: Ex-intelligence officer claims Trump does not believe in Ukraine's victory and leans toward Putin

A former senior US intelligence official told The Washington Post that Donald Trump is convinced of Russia's superiority and does not believe in Ukraine's military success. According to the source, this conviction persists regardless of changes in relations between Washington and Kyiv. Trump previously noted Russia's demographic advantage over Ukraine.

Javlon Tursunov
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Zelensky said he is ready to freeze the conflict along the current front line and move to diplomacy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with Fox News that Ukraine is ready to freeze the conflict along the current front line and then seek security guarantees from the US and Europe. He rejected claims of Russian victory on the battlefield and confirmed that Kyiv is open to negotiations in any format provided for direct participation. The comments came against the backdrop of a meeting between US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg and a dispute over restrictions on the operation of Starlink satellite systems

Sevara Azamova
3 min read
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Media: Son of Ukrainian Unmanned Forces Commander Brovdi Left Ukraine Despite Travel Ban

According to Izvestia, 22-year-old Alen Brovdi, son of the commander of the unmanned systems forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Robert Brovdi ('Magyar'), left Ukraine for Poland and then the Netherlands during the period of the travel ban for men aged 18–60. Journalists established his whereabouts through Google Maps reviews and his sole proprietor registration in the Netherlands.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
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Putin says ready to resume trilateral talks on Ukraine around November 10

After a three-hour meeting between Vladimir Putin and US special envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said Moscow is ready 'in principle' to resume trilateral talks with the US and Ukraine around November 10, presumably in Abu Dhabi. The topic is a post-war 'security system'. Kyiv backed the format. Before the meeting, Russia released American Stephen Hubbard.

Javlon Tursunov
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WSJ: Trump seeks a new 'Yalta Conference' with Putin and Xi Jinping

According to The Wall Street Journal, US President Donald Trump is pushing for a trilateral summit with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, which the outlet calls 'Yalta 2.' Trump said he is ready for the meeting, but Peskov stressed the absence of substantive arrangements, while Zelensky demanded preliminary consultations with Kyiv if Ukraine is to be discussed.

Javlon Tursunov
1 min read
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Over 20 Thousand Central Asian Citizens Signed Contracts with the Russian Army — Data from the 'I Want to Live' Project

The Ukrainian project 'I Want to Live' presented data: as of October 1, 2026, more than 20.4 thousand citizens of Central Asian countries signed contracts with the Russian Armed Forces, 40% of them citizens of Uzbekistan. Citizens of 59 countries are held in Ukrainian captivity, with people from Central Asia leading. The project identifies three recruitment methods: monetary incentives, deception, and coercion.

Javlon Tursunov
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Russian Defense Ministry reported strikes on logistics centers, port infrastructure and power substations of Ukraine

On the night of October 21, the Russian Defense Ministry announced a combined strike on logistics centers, port infrastructure, power substations and vessels used in the interests of the Ukrainian army. According to the ministry, a drone warehouse was hit in Poltava, the PS-330 'Nivky' substation in Kyiv, and a dry cargo ship near Odesa. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported a drone strike on a transport infrastructure facility in the Solomianskyi district. Explosions were also reported in Kharkiv; an air-raid alert was declared

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
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Turkey says it is closely monitoring the Ukraine talks

A source in the Turkish government told RIA Novosti that Ankara will follow the talks on settling the Ukrainian conflict, initiated by the US, with coordination with Washington in place. On October 20, talks between Ukraine, Europe and the US took place in Oslo, and on October 21 US special envoy Steve Witkoff is to meet with Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg.

Sevara Azamova
1 min read
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Russian Foreign Ministry: EU intends to consolidate its military influence on Ukraine even after the conflict

Vladislav Maslennikov, director of the European problems department of the Russian Foreign Ministry, told Izvestia that the European Union expects to maintain military-political ties with Kyiv after the conflict ends. As examples, he cited the extension of the EUMAM Ukraine mission mandate and the initiative to give Kyiv access to European satellite communication systems.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
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Expert assesses Ukraine's mobilization potential

Alexander Dudchak, leading researcher at the Institute of CIS Countries, told Izvestia that Ukraine retains its mobilization potential despite the destruction of enterprises. Rada deputy Maryana Bezuhla called the mobilization of women 'a matter of time'.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read