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Actor Matthew McConaughey posted a video in support of independent politicians, urging Americans not to limit themselves to candidates from the two major parties. He has not announced any candidacy, but the address has again sparked speculation about his possible participation in the 2028 presidential election.
Javlon TursunovUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Guyanese President Mohamed Irfaan Ali signed a defense agreement at the Pentagon aimed at strengthening military cooperation, expanding joint exercises, and countering security threats in the Caribbean region.
Sevara AzamovaKonstantin Vorontsov, deputy head of the Russian Foreign Ministry department, stated at a UN General Assembly session that components of bioweapons may have been developed in Ukrainian laboratories with Pentagon support, and demanded explanations from Washington. Ukraine has previously rejected such accusations.
Sevara AzamovaThe US State Department denied reports of a large-scale evacuation of Americans from Persian Gulf countries. According to a department spokesperson, the ordered departure applies only to non-emergency US government employees and their family members in Saudi Arabia and does not extend to other countries in the region.
Javlon TursunovAfter Steve Witkoff's meeting with Putin in St. Petersburg on October 21, Russia and Ukraine confirmed their readiness for trilateral talks at the technical level. The possible venue is Abu Dhabi, with a start expected on November 10 or later. The agenda: security guarantees, a ceasefire, and preparation for a leaders' meeting.
Aziz KarimovCuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said in Havana that the US is committing genocide against Cuba and violating international law. He also accused Washington of threats and pressure on UN countries ahead of the vote on a resolution against the embargo, scheduled for October 27–28.
Sevara AzamovaRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow will consider economic proposals from the US, including visits by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, but will not make political concessions. He urged not to overestimate Trump's abandonment of the sanctions law and called the US a rival not ready for fair competition.
Sevara AzamovaPolitical scientist Konstantin Blokhin believes that after talks with Steve Witkoff, Ukraine may make compromises with Russia but will then attempt to sabotage the agreement. In his view, Witkoff will bring 'unfulfillable' conditions to Russia, and Zelensky has no intention of ending hostilities. Putin will receive Witkoff at the Konstantinovsky Palace, with conflict settlement as the main topic.
Sevara AzamovaCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a $6.2 billion aid package: $3.7 billion for steelmakers and $1.8 billion for automakers. The announcement coincided with layoffs at the Cleveland-Cliffs plant in Hamilton. The US Embassy accused Canadian politicians of influencing the midterm elections — both sides rejected the claims.
Sevara AzamovaThe US Treasury announced sanctions against the law firm Karnakis and Karnakis (Panama and Greece), shipping agents in Singapore and the UAE, as well as seven Panama-flagged vessels for allegedly helping Iran evade sanctions and transport oil, petroleum products and steel. The measures were taken under the Economic Outcast operation launched in August.
Javlon TursunovVolodymyr Zelensky, at a press conference in Oslo after a meeting with US special envoy Steve Witkoff, said the US has resumed providing Ukraine with data on Russian ballistic missile launches. Restrictions on Starlink, according to him, may be lifted within the next 48 hours. The Norwegian Prime Minister called the talks constructive, and Witkoff will travel to St. Petersburg on October 21 to discuss proposals with the Russian side.
Javlon TursunovAt a press conference in Oslo, Volodymyr Zelensky said the US has agreed to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine comparable to Article 5 of the NATO charter. The proposals have been put into a document that US special envoy Steve Witkoff is to deliver to Moscow; Zelensky expects to learn Russia's position within a day of the American diplomat's visit.
Sevara AzamovaUS Special Envoy Steve Witkoff called the talks involving Russia, Ukraine and European leaders “constructive” and said trilateral contacts will continue at the technical level. He personally took part in meetings in Oslo and St. Petersburg, where he met with Vladimir Putin; Jared Kushner joined virtually. Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said the conflict is moving toward a settlement, but it is still hard to assess how close an agreement is.
Javlon TursunovIranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf met with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, the Fars news agency reported. They discussed the military, economic and information situation in the conflict with the US and Israel, strengthening national capabilities, and relations with strategic partners. This is one of the rare meetings with Khamenei, who has not appeared publicly since his election as leader on March 8 following his father's death.
Sevara AzamovaUS Vice President JD Vance declined to endorse Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's October 27 election, saying he is focused on the US midterm campaign. He stressed that the decision on endorsement rests with Donald Trump, who earlier announced his 'complete and total' approval of the Israeli prime minister's re-election.
Sevara Azamova40-year-old David Sartin Jr. robbed two banks in Florida while wearing a silicone mask of an elderly man with a gray beard. According to the US Department of Justice, he stole about $5,500, and searches turned up masks, wigs, a toy gun, and a 2021 diary about the robberies. He had previously served time for a series of robberies in Texas.
Sevara AzamovaRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, speaking at a meeting with young diplomats, said that Russia does not expect an improvement in relations with Donald Trump's administration and views the US as competitors or adversaries. He criticized Washington's tariff policy and the Lindsey Graham sanctions law, noting that Trump's suspension of the sanctions does not mean an end to pressure.
Sevara AzamovaUS President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that Europe must change, otherwise 'nothing will be left of it', calling immigration the continent's main problem. He did not specify concrete measures. Earlier, on October 2, he said Europe was 'being eaten alive'.
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