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Vladimir Putin, in an interview with Vesti, stated that Moscow is ready to resume trilateral talks on Ukraine, focused on post-war security for both countries. Presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said that at the meeting with US special envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg, readiness for talks around November 10 was voiced. Witkoff described the meetings as constructive.
Sevara AzamovaUS President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at reducing regulatory barriers in obtaining mortgages and making housing cheaper. The document directs FHFA to launch a pilot program to cancel excessive mortgage insurance, expand the automated title verification program for refinancing, create a manufactured housing task force, and lower rates on direct loans from the Departments of Agriculture and Veterans Affairs.
Sevara AzamovaPress secretary of the Russian president Dmitry Peskov said that contacts between Russia and the US on prisoner exchanges are ongoing on a permanent basis through the special services. The statement came against the backdrop of the release of American citizen Stephen Hubbard, who had been convicted of mercenarism.
Javlon TursunovAmerican country performer John Anderson died on Wednesday at the age of 71. The cause of death has not been disclosed. His family announced his death on Instagram. Anderson is known for the hits Swingin', Seminole Wind and Money in the Bank; he was a three-time CMA award winner and a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame since 2024.
Sevara AzamovaState Duma deputy Denis Kravchenko positively assessed the meeting between Vladimir Putin and US special envoy Steve Witkoff, noting the dialogue's shift to substantive work on issues and mutual commercial potential. During the talks, Witkoff handed over documents on the results of the meeting in Oslo.
Javlon TursunovUS presidential envoy Steve Witkoff, at a meeting with Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, said that Washington openly tells Ukraine about the possibilities of economic cooperation with Russia after the settlement of the conflict. According to him, Moscow and Washington have potential for developing business relations.
Javlon TursunovThe European Union seeks to turn the Ukraine talks resuming in November from a trilateral format into a multilateral one and to influence Washington's position, which, according to Euronews, has shifted in Moscow's favor. The European Commission announced joint representation with the European Council, the Kremlin does not object, but insists that the upcoming round in Abu Dhabi will remain trilateral.
Javlon TursunovAccording to The Economist, the American peace plan envisages the demilitarization of Donbas, Ukraine's renunciation of NATO membership in exchange for investment and a path to the EU, as well as a partial easing of sanctions against Russia. Kyiv, according to Meduza, is not ready to cede territory. Putin confirmed readiness for contacts, while Europe is considering five candidates for talks with him.
Sevara AzamovaUS President's Special Envoy Steve Whitkoff said on October 21 at talks in Saint Petersburg that he hopes to discuss with Vladimir Putin further steps toward settling the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The visit continued a series of Russian-American contacts: on September 5, Whitkoff and Jared Kushner held talks with Putin in the Kremlin, and on October 20 the American delegation discussed conditions for ending the conflict with Zelensky and the Europeans in Oslo.
Sevara AzamovaAmerican Airlines reported record third-quarter revenue of $16.34 billion (up 19.3%), but its net loss widened to $269 million as fuel costs rose 67.5% to $4.64 billion. The company raised its 2026 loss forecast: $1–$1.6 per share.
Sevara AzamovaUzbek political scientists Kamoliddin Rabbimov and Anvar Yoldoshev, speaking on the Geosiyosatkunuz program, discussed how long the EU can support Ukraine amid pressure from the US: the aid is linked to the threat of a 'domino effect,' and the EU plans to allocate 90 billion euros by the end of 2027.
Javlon TursunovUS Vice President JD Vance said the question of SpaceX's military satellite service Starshield should be viewed in the context of the Trump administration's policy on Ukraine and Russia, not as a problem tied personally to Elon Musk. He also criticized European regulation targeting SpaceX.
Sevara AzamovaAt a meeting with US special envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg, Vladimir Putin said Russia is preparing to ship several tankers at once under the diesel deal. The number of vessels, volumes, and delivery timelines are not disclosed. Earlier, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the first tanker with a displacement of 40 thousand tons was planned to be sent on October 22.
Javlon TursunovThe Maltese tanker Agioi Fanendes loaded 40,000 tonnes of diesel in Primorsk and, according to Kpler and LSEG, is heading to New York with arrival around November 7. This is the first such shipment since 2022–2023, following the deal announced by Trump on October 9, which temporarily eased sanctions.
Sevara Azamova28-year-old Katie Elizabeth McDevitt, who taught physical education at Loganville Christian Academy, is accused of molesting a 15-year-old student over nearly six months. She was arrested but released on bail; the investigation is ongoing.
Sevara AzamovaPress secretary of the Russian president Dmitry Peskov said that Moscow is grateful to Washington for its sincere efforts toward a Ukrainian settlement. He made this comment regarding Vladimir Putin's meeting with US special envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg on October 21.
Javlon TursunovVladimir Putin released 72-year-old American Stephen Hubbard, who was sentenced in 2024 to six years and ten months in a penal colony for participating in hostilities on Ukraine's side as a mercenary. The decision was made at the request of Donald Trump and taking into account the convict's health condition. Hubbard was taken to Pulkovo for transfer to the United States.
Javlon TursunovAccording to US prosecutors, a network controlled by Salim Alzak raised about $2 million for Hamas, including $1.5 million after the October 7, 2023 attack. Arrests took place in the US and France, two French charities were shut down, and SDGT sanctions were imposed.
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