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EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said in the European Parliament that American negotiators have been pressuring Ukraine for almost a year and a half, seeking its surrender on terms favourable to Moscow. Her remarks came against the backdrop of a new round of talks in Oslo and growing disagreements between the US and Europe following Trump's deal with Putin on diesel fuel supplies.
Sevara AzamovaLithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė's predecessor Mindaugas Sinkevičius stated that Vilnius has begun consultations with NATO on revising drone interception procedures. The trigger was an incident on Sunday when a suspected Ukrainian drone that flew in from Poland exploded on Lithuanian territory. Under current rules, pilots must visually identify an object before using force.
Javlon TursunovRussian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said he sees good prospects for a possible deal with the US on supplying Russian diesel fuel to global markets. According to him, Moscow is ready to supply diesel fuel beyond 2026–2027 and is working to align these timeframes with restrictions set out in US executive documents. Ryabkov also noted that Russia's approach to the settlement in Ukraine will not change after Trump's decision to postpone new sanctions.
Javlon TursunovUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Oslo for talks with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, joined by the Norwegian prime minister and the Finnish president. Kyiv accuses the Pentagon of delaying missiles and cutting intelligence sharing; Washington denies this.
Sevara AzamovaRussian intelligence claimed that US law enforcement, while investigating Mexican cartels' activities, obtained information about their cooperation with the Ukrainian side. According to the SVR, at least 80 people underwent combat drone training in Ukraine, and payment was allegedly made through people close to Zelensky. Kyiv has not commented on these claims.
Javlon TursunovUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Norway for meetings with US special envoy Steve Witkoff, as well as Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre. Jared Kushner is participating remotely due to illness. The talks cover the situation in Ukraine, air defense and joint production. Marco Rubio rejected accusations of withholding intelligence from Kyiv.
Javlon TursunovThe World Food Programme announced a reduction of aid in Gaza: 1.1 million people will receive monthly support instead of 1.6 million, with about 500,000 left without assistance. The organization said it needs $450 million for the next six months. Volodymyr Zelensky accused the US administration of delaying deliveries of anti-aircraft missiles paid for by European allies.
Sevara AzamovaEU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told the European Parliament about six attacks on civilian ships over 10 days off the coasts of Romania and Bulgaria. According to her, Ukraine is losing about €60 million a day in export revenue, while the global food system faces a combination of threats: a super El Niño, drought in both hemispheres, and the Middle East conflict complicating fertilizer exports.
Javlon TursunovThe Armed Forces of Ukraine published a video which, according to them, shows the first evacuation of a wounded serviceman from the front line using an aerial drone. According to the drone unit of the 92nd Assault Brigade, conventional evacuation was impossible due to mines and Russian drone activity. The location and time of the operation are not disclosed.
Sevara AzamovaUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that in a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio they discussed supplies of interceptors for protection against ballistic missiles, early warning systems for attacks, and the restoration of Starlink and Starshield operations. The call took place amid diplomatic efforts to end the conflict; the parties agreed to contact each other again.
Sevara AzamovaSeoul decided to withdraw part of the embassy staff in Kyiv after recalling its ambassador on October 8. The move followed a dispute over the transfer of two captured North Korean servicemen: Seoul accuses Kyiv of violating a confidential agreement, while Ukrainian authorities deny its existence.
Javlon TursunovAfter unprecedented violence in France over the weekend, President Emmanuel Macron, who is on a visit to the Persian Gulf, is facing criticism. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced partial curfews in Paris, Lyon, Lille and Nice. Presidential candidates from various parties say power has been lost. Meanwhile, the EU discusses peace talks on Ukraine, Trump criticizes Zelensky, and the European Parliament has finalized the shortlist for the Sakharov Prize.
Sevara AzamovaUkraine's State Emergency Service reported three killed and 11 injured in Kyiv and Kharkiv regions. Russia's Defense Ministry claimed strikes on logistics and port infrastructure and said it intercepted 136 Ukrainian drones in 15 regions.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to Financial Times international affairs columnist Gideon Rachman, European leaders plan to hold independent talks with the Kremlin. Putin may be offered two options: freezing the conflict along the current front line with a guarantee that Ukraine will not join NATO, or handing Russia the remaining part of Donbas followed by Ukraine's membership in the alliance. Against the backdrop of deteriorating relations between the US and Ukrainian presidents, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the war has reached a 'strategic stalemate' and 'no one will win.'
Otabek YusupovEuronews in its Europe Today edition of 20 October 2026 reported on the continuation of political disputes in France after the weekend riots, retailers' losses amounting to hundreds of millions of euros, a wave of protests across Europe, and a Russian drone strike on a park in Kharkiv that killed two children.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė... no — as reported by Lithuanian radio LRT, Prime Minister... According to the Lithuanian Prime Minister, speaking after a national security commission meeting on October 19, the drone that fell in the country on October 18 belonged to Ukraine, carried explosives and likely flew from the direction of Poland rather than Belarus, as previously. The cause of the fall has not been established.
Sevara AzamovaKyiv's statements about satellite communication restrictions have again drawn attention to the differences between Starlink and Starshield. According to Elon Musk, Starshield is owned and controlled by the US government, and restrictions on its use are determined by the American military or the president. Starlink remains SpaceX's commercial service.
Sardor QodirovZelensky told EU leaders the war will cost Ukraine €155 billion in 2026 and requested at least €70 billion more. The Commission was tasked with working out options: new joint borrowing or the use of frozen Russian assets worth €210 billion, which Belgium opposes.
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