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US presidential special envoy Steve Witkoff, after meeting with Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, called the talks constructive, emphasizing that much work remains to settle the situation in Ukraine. Earlier he held talks in Oslo with Zelensky, Stubb, and Støre. The Kremlin called the meeting productive and allowed for a new round of trilateral consultations in Abu Dhabi.
Javlon TursunovAfter a three-hour meeting between Vladimir Putin and US special envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said Moscow is ready 'in principle' to resume trilateral talks with the US and Ukraine around November 10, presumably in Abu Dhabi. The topic is a post-war 'security system'. Kyiv backed the format. Before the meeting, Russia released American Stephen Hubbard.
Javlon TursunovA source in the Turkish government told RIA Novosti that Ankara will follow the talks on settling the Ukrainian conflict, initiated by the US, with coordination with Washington in place. On October 20, talks between Ukraine, Europe and the US took place in Oslo, and on October 21 US special envoy Steve Witkoff is to meet with Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg.
Sevara AzamovaOn October 21, talks began at the Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff. According to Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov, the main topic is the settlement of the conflict between Moscow and Kyiv. Putin also stated Russia's interest in restoring economic cooperation with the US. The visit took place a day after the meeting in Oslo involving Zelensky, Stubb, and Støre.
Javlon TursunovThe US Department of Homeland Security ordered government agencies to stop using AI tools from Chinese startup DeepSeek over concerns about data transfers to China. Beijing called the decision an 'overreach' on national security. AFP recalls key facts about the company.
Javlon TursunovIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the Strait of Hormuz will not be fully opened until the US accepts Tehran's conditions. Indirect talks are underway through intermediaries — Pakistan and Qatar. Meanwhile, according to the FT, Israel prepared a major operation against Iran, postponed due to Trump's objections, and the US is sending a third carrier group to the region.
Sevara AzamovaThe small city of Springfield, Ohio, where about 20,000 Haitians arrived over the past five years, has become a symbol of US immigration policy. After the Supreme Court decision to end TPS for 350,000 Haitians, the local community faces deportations and ankle monitors. The story of 20-year-old Pierre Damas Bel, who died in August, illustrates the human cost of these changes on the eve of the midterm elections.
Sevara AzamovaAt the Nevada test site, a charge was detonated at a depth of about 300 meters to simulate a seismic wave decoupling method and calibrate systems for recognizing covert nuclear tests. This was reported by Deputy Head of the National Nuclear Security Administration Matthew Napoli. Earlier, Pete Hegseth announced the Pentagon's plans to conduct nuclear weapons tests.
Javlon TursunovIn an interview with Walter Isaacson on the YouTube channel The Builders, Elon Musk said he spent too much time in US government circles: in his view, one or two months in Washington would have been enough. He admitted that he had originally planned to limit his involvement in government work, but was swept up by the opportunity to be present in the Oval Office and influence decisions.
Javlon TursunovZelensky met in Oslo with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, who is then heading to St. Petersburg to meet Putin. Rubio acknowledged a possible failure to deliver air defense missiles for Ukraine. Trump floated a trilateral meeting with Xi Jinping and Putin. Britain is sending Typhoons to Saudi Arabia for protection against the Houthis.
Sevara AzamovaIn Stevens County (Minnesota, USA), a round metallic object about 3.4 meters in diameter was discovered in a cornfield on October 14. Authorities believe it is space debris and state that it is not dangerous. The object's origin and owner are being determined with the involvement of federal agencies.
Javlon TursunovTalks in Oslo on October 20 with the participation of Zelensky, Witkoff, Støre and Stubb concluded with agreement on a unified position on further steps toward settlement and engagement with Russia. This was reported by Axios correspondent Barak Ravid. On October 21, Witkoff will travel to Russia for a meeting with Putin.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to Axios, more than 30 members of the US Congress, including Chuck Schumer, Amy Klobuchar, Susan Collins and Pete Ricketts, received suspicious letters, many containing white powder. Preliminary tests found no dangerous substances. The FBI is investigating the origin of the mailings; Wired reports similar letters sent to election offices in 32 states.
Sevara AzamovaIn Philadelphia, USA, home to many Uzbeks from Afghanistan, a native language holiday was held. Indiana University professor Nazif Shahrani gave a lecture on the history of Afghan Turks, while artists including Farhod Daryo, Khair Muhammad Chovush and Said Kabir Kamol performed Uzbek songs. Guests recited poems and ghazals, and an exhibition of national dishes and traditional clothing was organized.
Javlon TursunovChina condemned a Florida state court's decision to issue an arrest warrant for former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over the 1996 shootdown of two aircraft belonging to the organization Brothers to the Rescue. China's Foreign Ministry called on the United States to end the blockade of Cuba and pressure, voicing support for Havana's sovereignty.
Javlon TursunovUS President Donald Trump, speaking to supporters in North Carolina, said he considers Elon Musk an 80% super genius, while about the remaining 20% he 'needs to think.' He also called the head of Tesla and SpaceX a wonderful person.
Javlon TursunovIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, meeting with Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munir, said the US must lift threats and sanctions before any talks. Qatar said Iran-US contacts continue. Reuters, citing Iranian officials, reports Tehran is dragging out talks to weaken Trump ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
Javlon TursunovOn October 1, the US sanctioned three Iranian railway companies, seven automakers, and five foreign auto parts suppliers under the Economic Outcast operation. Washington claims these sectors are linked to the IRGC. The sanctions coincided with the growing importance of railways for Iran after the maritime blockade: freight volume rose from 40 to 44 million tons, and the frequency of trains from Xi'an to Tehran increased.
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