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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia will study the proposals of American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner but will not make political concessions. The Kremlin hopes for an early meeting between the envoys and Putin, while Zelensky said Witkoff will travel to Russia on Wednesday with ideas about peace, including a possible trilateral meeting of leaders.
Sevara AzamovaThe first day of US-sponsored military-technical meetings between Lebanon and Israel took place on Tuesday at the US Central Command headquarters in Tampa, Florida, and lasted about six hours. The talks will continue on Wednesday. According to diplomatic sources cited by Anadolu, the parties discuss implementation of the 'framework agreement' and 'pilot zones' in southern Lebanon, from which the Israeli military contingent is to withdraw.
Sevara AzamovaUS President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, October 20, that Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar could 'go to prison' as part of an immigration investigation, not only be deported. Earlier, federal agents searched her home and seized her phone, laptops and passport. Omar denies the allegations and calls the actions politically motivated.
Javlon TursunovVolodymyr Zelensky held meetings in Oslo with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, as well as a conversation with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The parties called the talks productive; Kyiv thanked the US for the resumption of early warning about Russian strikes. Starshield, the delay in Patriot missile deliveries, and a possible Witkoff meeting with Putin in St. Petersburg were discussed.
Sevara AzamovaImporter Gellert Global Group challenged the 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods in the US Court of International Trade. The plaintiff argues that the duties, imposed under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, exceed presidential authority and demands that they be declared unlawful, collection stopped, and amounts paid refunded with interest.
Javlon TursunovOn October 19, the second meeting of the American-Uzbek Business and Investment Council was held in Samarkand. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced a package of 54 agreements worth about $12 billion and proposed a cooperation program through 2035. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Central Asia a priority for Washington, while Saida Mirziyoyeva promised businesses 'a truly functioning mechanism'.
Javlon TursunovNorwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said that US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will visit St. Petersburg on Wednesday to meet with the Russian leadership and convey the ideas discussed in Oslo with Zelensky and Stubb. The talks covered security guarantees, territorial issues, sanctions and partial ceasefires.
Javlon TursunovAfter optimistic talks in Oslo between Zelensky and Trump's envoy Witkoff, relations between Kyiv and Washington remain strained: Trump criticizes Zelensky, the US has suspended sanctions against Russia, and reports of reduced intelligence sharing, Patriot missiles and Starlink access deepen mistrust.
Javlon TursunovVolodymyr Zelensky, Alexander Stubb and Jonas Gahr Store met in Oslo with Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff. Zelensky reported the restoration of early warning on Russian missiles; Stubb spoke of 'progress' in the peace proposals. Witkoff is heading to St. Petersburg, while Trump again urged Kyiv to 'make a deal'.
Sevara AzamovaAfter a relatively disciplined start to Trump's second term, a series of personnel scandals — the firing of a press secretary after five days, rumors of replacing chief of staff Susie Wiles, conflicts among allies — revived memories of the chaos of his first term. The White House denies internal feuds, while Republicans fear the impact of the president's low approval ratings on the November elections.
Sevara AzamovaThe Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said two oil tankers struck mines it had laid in the southern part of the Strait of Hormuz and caught fire. UKMTO confirmed only an incident between a tanker and military forces with no damage. Tehran threatened strikes on undersea cables and 'new weapons,' and also claimed a US MQ-9 drone was shot down, which the US rejects.
Sevara AzamovaThe Hind Rajab Foundation filed a request with the US Department of Justice to arrest and prosecute Israeli commander Sean Glass, whom the foundation links to the death of five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza in January 2024. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib backed the appeal. The Justice Department has not yet commented on the request.
Javlon TursunovAt a meeting of the US-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council in Samarkand, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the introduction of American small modular nuclear reactors and the modernization of Uzbekistan's power grid. He also named critical minerals, aviation, quantum technologies and agriculture as areas of cooperation and mentioned AKFA Group's $80 million investment in Kentucky.
Sevara AzamovaQatar's intelligence chief Brigadier General Khalid Mohammed Al-Nuaimi told the Doha Global Security Forum that, amid military threats from Iran, Qatar redeployed its entire defense system in six hours after eight months of adaptation. US Ambassador Tom Barrack said America wants a peaceful deal, while former MI6 chief John Sawers believes the Houthis will 'remain' in Yemen.
Sevara AzamovaActress Christina Applegate revealed on the MeSsy podcast that after five years living with a multiple sclerosis diagnosis, it turned out the diagnosis was wrong. Her symptoms persist, and the cause has yet to be determined. Doctors explain why MS misdiagnoses are not uncommon.
Sevara AzamovaRussian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said he sees good prospects for a possible deal with the US on supplying Russian diesel fuel to global markets. According to him, Moscow is ready to supply diesel fuel beyond 2026–2027 and is working to align these timeframes with restrictions set out in US executive documents. Ryabkov also noted that Russia's approach to the settlement in Ukraine will not change after Trump's decision to postpone new sanctions.
Javlon TursunovUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Oslo for talks with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, joined by the Norwegian prime minister and the Finnish president. Kyiv accuses the Pentagon of delaying missiles and cutting intelligence sharing; Washington denies this.
Sevara AzamovaUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India on a three-day visit, saying New Delhi has made 'substantial progress' in diversifying oil supplies and that a trade agreement is 'very close' to being signed. He held talks with Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and plans to visit Jamnagar.
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