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US President Donald Trump told journalists at the White House that Ukraine and Volodymyr Zelensky should seek to end the war, otherwise, in his words, the consequences will be «very bad». He did not specify what those consequences would be. Earlier, Trump also expressed dissatisfaction with the Kyiv leadership and suggested appointing a different negotiator.
Sevara AzamovaUS President Donald Trump told journalists in Washington that he had appealed to Vladimir Putin with a request to free 72-year-old American Stephen Hubbard, who is serving a sentence in Russia for participating in hostilities on the side of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Trump did not disclose Putin's response.
Sevara AzamovaUS President Donald Trump told journalists that Volodymyr Zelensky two years ago could have secured more favorable terms for settling the conflict in Ukraine than those available now. According to Trump, reaching an agreement now depends on Zelensky's willingness to make a deal. Earlier, he warned Ukraine of possible negative consequences in case of refusal to settle.
Javlon TursunovBBC examines why the US Congress has so many elderly politicians: from 88-year-old Hal Rogers, running for a 24th term, to 93-year-old Chuck Grassley. The average age of members of Congress is rising, young candidates like 27-year-old Riley Owen face a funding deficit, and experts debate whether age itself matters.
Sevara AzamovaDonald Trump told reporters that the US and India are 'pretty close' to concluding a trade agreement. According to him, India wants a deal, and it will differ substantially from the agreements Washington previously concluded with other countries.
Javlon TursunovAccording to The Telegraph, current and former Pentagon employees are preparing to hand Congress damaging information about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth if Democrats take control of the House of Representatives in the November midterm elections. Democrats have already contacted potential whistleblowers and may subpoena his inner circle, including a renewed probe into 'Signalgate'.
Javlon TursunovFinnish President Alexander Stubb said that progress was achieved at talks in Oslo involving the US, Ukraine and European countries: some elements of a possible peaceful settlement were agreed. According to him, the proposals will be presented to the Russian side on October 21 in St. Petersburg. Security, the economy and mechanisms for ending hostilities were discussed.
Sevara AzamovaSenator Grigory Karasin criticized Volodymyr Zelensky's proposal for a trilateral meeting of leaders, made after talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff in Oslo. On October 21, Witkoff arrived in St. Petersburg for a meeting with Putin.
Sevara AzamovaIn Damascus, a meeting took place between Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and US envoy Tom Barrack, with Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani in attendance. The sides discussed cooperation and issues of mutual interest, but the Syrian presidency did not disclose details of the talks. The meeting comes against the backdrop of the recent lifting of US sanctions on Syria and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham.
Sevara AzamovaRussian senator Alexei Pushkov claims that Volodymyr Zelensky is counting on a defeat of the Republicans in the congressional elections, but, in the senator's opinion, mistakenly believes this will weaken Trump, who will remain president. The publication is accompanied by a chronicle of recent statements by Trump and Zelensky about their conflict.
Javlon TursunovKremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Vladimir Putin will receive US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff at Konstantinovsky Palace on Wednesday morning. The main topic of the meeting will be the settlement of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. According to Axios, the day before, the US, Ukraine and European countries agreed on a unified position in Oslo on engagement with Russia.
Sevara AzamovaA representative of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Hossein Mohebi, announced preparations for a display of a new weapon — the 'father of all bombs,' without revealing details. He also said that after the 12-day war with Israel, Iran's missile arsenal grew 1.5 times, and the defense doctrine is shifting toward 'permanent and absolute deterrence' with an emphasis on asymmetric actions.
Javlon TursunovUS President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Saint Petersburg, where he was met by RDIF head Kirill Dmitriev. The motorcade, presumably carrying Witkoff, was captured on video on the way from the airport to the city center. The day before, he held talks with Zelensky in Oslo.
Javlon TursunovAfter two days of diplomacy in Oslo and St Petersburg, the war in Ukraine has moved no closer to an end. Talks between Zelensky, Witkoff and European representatives in Norway were called 'constructive', but the Kremlin is sceptical: Putin's aide Ushakov said there was 'little of use there'. A trilateral leaders' summit has not been agreed; the Kremlin only allows technical talks in Abu Dhabi. A meeting of Putin, Trump and Xi is possible at the APEC summit in China.
Sevara AzamovaUS President Donald Trump positively assessed the situation around Iran, noting that Washington will have to choose between a peaceful and a military path to resolving the conflict. Earlier, Benjamin Netanyahu said he had discussed with Trump the possibility of a change of power in Tehran.
Javlon TursunovIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Washington must recognize the rights of the Iranian people and stop 'pressure and aggression' before negotiations are possible. He accused the US of violating commitments. Tensions have persisted since the start of the US and Israel war against Iran on February 28; the June memorandum on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is not being implemented due to disagreements over security.
Javlon TursunovAccording 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 TursunovUS 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.
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