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Ukrainian crosses the border with Moldova on a motorized paraglider and requests asylum

On October 26, a citizen of Ukraine crossed the border with Moldova on a motorized paraglider along the Chernivtsi — Larga route. Moldovan border guards, having received a warning from their Ukrainian colleagues, found the man approximately two kilometers from the demarcation line. During the check, he requested asylum. The investigation is ongoing, and no decision has yet been made on his request.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
Politics

Europe's five biggest military powers to name Russia the main threat

The defence ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom (E5) met in Paris on 26 October and, in a joint statement, are expected to name Russia the most acute and long-term threat to the security of the continent. The statement also records Europe's greater responsibility for its own security and continued support for Ukraine.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
Incidents

Russian strikes on Odesa and Zaporizhzhia: four wounded, rescue equipment damaged

Overnight on October 26, Russian strikes hit Odesa and Zaporizhzhia region. In Odesa, rescuers fighting a fire at an industrial facility came under two repeated strikes — equipment and garages were damaged, with no casualties. In Zaporizhzhia, houses, a hotel and buses were damaged, and the number of wounded rose from two to four. Ukraine's air defense reported 140 drones launched, of which 112 were shot down or suppressed.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
Politics

Former Ukrainian official suggests the conflict could end through a “global agreement” among leaders

Former deputy head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Kostiantyn Yeliseyev said the conflict could be settled within a global agreement involving China and the United States. According to him, the negotiation track is currently seeing “reconnaissance in force,” and American negotiators are trying to push Kyiv toward “capitulation.” Earlier, Putin declared readiness for trilateral talks.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
Politics

Kremlin: Resumption of trilateral talks on Ukraine does not restrict military operations

Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov said that the decision to resume trilateral talks between Russia, the United States and Ukraine does not imply restrictions on military operations. He also allowed for discussion of the territorial issue, praised the humanitarian efforts involving Melania Trump, and commented on the elections in Serbia and Brazil as well as the decision to hold the 2030 World Weightlifting Championship in Moscow.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
Politics

Zelensky's visit to Brussels for talks with the US, EU and NATO in doubt

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's planned visit to Brussels on October 27–28 has, according to his adviser, been cancelled due to changes in the American side's plans. The European Commission confirmed its participation in diplomatic efforts but gave no details. The next round of talks between Ukraine, the US and Russia is planned for the first half of November, with Abu Dhabi a possible venue.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
Politics

The Times: Ukraine may have to give up territories and NATO for the sake of peace

The Times columnist Matthew Parris believes that to end the conflict, Kyiv will have to give up its claims to Crimea and the eastern territories, as well as NATO membership. In exchange, he proposes the prospect of EU accession and international security guarantees. The publication appeared against the backdrop of preparations for a new round of talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States in November.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
World

Elon Musk: Starlink must not be used for attacks

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on October 25 on the social network X that using Starlink in offensive operations could make the system a legitimate target for retaliatory strikes. According to him, a strike on the satellites would create a debris field and a 'domino effect'. Earlier, on October 24, he claimed that the Ukrainian Armed Forces had used Starlink to control offensive drones, and that this capability had been restricted.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Politics

Trump floated the possibility of 200 percent tariffs for Russia and Ukraine over the absence of a peace agreement

At a campaign rally in Florida, Donald Trump said 200 percent tariffs could be imposed on Russia and Ukraine if a peace agreement is not reached, but he himself doubted the effectiveness of such a measure. Earlier, on October 21, Putin met with Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Moscow declared its readiness for trilateral talks in the first half of November.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
Politics

Zelensky: Reducing the army and Ukraine's neutrality will not be a subject of negotiations with Russia

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that limits on the size of the Ukrainian army and the country's neutral status will not be discussed in negotiations with the Russian delegation. The issue of territories, according to him, can only be resolved at the level of heads of state. Trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States are expected in November, with the start scheduled for November 10 or later.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
Politics

Political scientist Soskin: peace between Ukraine and Russia is possible only after Zelensky's resignation

Oleg Soskin, a political scientist and former adviser to Leonid Kuchma, said that Ukraine will be able to conclude a peace agreement with Russia only after Volodymyr Zelensky's resignation and new presidential elections. He proposed a two-stage settlement plan and expressed doubt about the prospects of Kyiv's membership in NATO and the EU. At the same time, Moscow and Kyiv agreed to resume technical talks with US mediation in the first half of November.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
Politics

Turkey confirmed its readiness to act as a mediator in resolving the conflict in Ukraine

A source at RIA Novosti reported that Ankara is ready to provide mediation support in resolving the Ukrainian conflict if such a request comes from its participants. According to the agency's source, the decision on whether mediation is needed rests with the parties to the conflict. Turkey's mediation efforts were previously mentioned by Dmitry Peskov and Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Politics

Zelensky is ready to discuss territorial exchange with Putin only in person

Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with TSN that Kyiv does not intend to give up territories, but is ready to discuss the territorial issue as part of a peace agreement — and only at an in-person meeting with Vladimir Putin. He hopes to discuss this at talks in November. Earlier, according to Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov, Moscow expressed readiness to resume trilateral talks with the United States and Ukraine.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Politics

Musk said Starlink must remain a civilian system and must not be used for offensive strikes

Elon Musk said on the social network X that Starlink can be used as military infrastructure but not for offensive strikes. He also stated that Ukraine had used civilian Starlink for strikes on Russia and had violated the terms of use, after which 'the loophole was closed.' Earlier, The Economist, citing sources, reported restrictions on the operation of the military Starshield package.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read