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Donald Trump said that possible talks with Putin and Zelensky could take place 'in the very near future.' A meeting format in Abu Dhabi is being discussed with the participation of the US, Ukraine, Russia and, possibly, the European Union.
Otabek YusupovPresident of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that no one wants to take the post of ambassador to the United States, although the candidacies of Yulia Svyrydenko, Dmytro Kuleba and Pavlo Palisa were considered. The post has been vacant since August, when Olha Stefanishyna was dismissed; she was later accused of illicit enrichment.
Aziz KarimovAfter returning from Texas, US President Donald Trump told reporters that a meeting involving Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky would be arranged in the near future, without specifying the format or timing. He also did not rule out new US strikes on Iran after the November 3 midterm elections.
Aziz KarimovUkraine has signed a decree on building a
Aziz KarimovIn the early hours of October 27, Kyiv came under two waves of ballistic missile strikes. A 46-year-old woman was killed and 14 people were wounded. Rescuers pulled a dog alive from a destroyed building; its owner was killed. According to Zelensky, 16 ballistic missiles and more than 280 drones were fired at Ukraine.
Otabek YusupovIn an interview with 1+1, Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine’s security guarantees cannot be determined by Russia, and urged partners not to rush into lifting sanctions against Moscow before the leaders’ meeting. Possible talks between Ukraine, Russia and the US are being discussed for November: the Kremlin is considering a date after November 4, and Abu Dhabi was previously named as the venue.
Otabek YusupovOn October 26, 2026, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine approved the extension of martial law and general mobilization from October 31, 2026 to January 29, 2027. The bills were submitted by President Volodymyr Zelensky. The measures have been in effect since February 24, 2022 and are regularly extended.
Aziz KarimovVolodymyr Zelensky said he could halt attacks on Russian oil refineries if one of three conditions is met: a mutual energy truce, access to Starshield over Russian territory, or additional missiles for the Patriot. He also said the US transmission of ballistic missile warnings has been restored.
Otabek YusupovPresident of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that limits on the size of the Ukrainian army and the country's neutral status will not be discussed in negotiations with the Russian delegation. The issue of territories, according to him, can only be resolved at the level of heads of state. Trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States are expected in November, with the start scheduled for November 10 or later.
Otabek YusupovOleg Soskin, a political scientist and former adviser to Leonid Kuchma, said that Ukraine will be able to conclude a peace agreement with Russia only after Volodymyr Zelensky's resignation and new presidential elections. He proposed a two-stage settlement plan and expressed doubt about the prospects of Kyiv's membership in NATO and the EU. At the same time, Moscow and Kyiv agreed to resume technical talks with US mediation in the first half of November.
Aziz KarimovThe British newspaper The Telegraph criticized Kyiv for betting on the Starlink satellite system without an alternative. The trigger was Elon Musk's statements about the system's impact on the front and his accusations that Ukraine violated the terms of use. Volodymyr Zelensky suggested new communications problems could arise.
Otabek YusupovPresident of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that not all sanctions should be lifted before a trilateral meeting involving Russia. According to him, Russia's loyalty should not be bought at such a price, and he does not want to be left at the negotiations without sanctions, money, or frozen assets. Earlier, Zelensky suggested a meeting with Putin on the sidelines of the G20 summit in the US or in a Middle Eastern country.
Otabek YusupovVolodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with TSN that Ukraine's access to Starlink has been restored, but did not rule out new disruptions, linking the risks to the upcoming US elections. Earlier, Elon Musk reported restricting the use of the system by Ukrainian forces for offensive drone attacks.
Otabek YusupovUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in an interview with TSN, expressed doubt about the sincerity of Vladimir Putin's statements about readiness for peace talks, suggesting this may be an attempt to avoid escalation with Washington ahead of the US midterm elections. Kyiv is ready for trilateral talks between technical groups in November, but insists on concrete results.
Dilnoza RahimovaVolodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine's security guarantees cannot be dictated by Russia, and that territorial issues are discussed only at the leaders' level. Kyiv is ready to consider other topics in November at the level of technical groups. Meanwhile, the Kremlin said that Europe should be part of the dialogue.
Aziz KarimovOvernight strikes on Dnipropetrovsk, Vinnytsia and Kharkiv regions killed four people and injured 28, Ukrainian authorities said. Restoration of Starlink connectivity after an outage was also reported.
Otabek YusupovAccording to officials, Ukrainian strikes on Russia killed at least three people, and Russian strikes on Ukraine killed at least four. Moscow claims 532 drones were intercepted, Kyiv reports thousands of bombs and drones over the week. The figures from both sides have not been independently confirmed.
Aziz KarimovAccording to Reuters, citing sources in government circles, another round of talks on ending Russia's war against Ukraine may take place within the next few weeks, with the participation of delegations from Ukraine, Russia and the US. Volodymyr Zelensky said the meeting is planned for the first half of November, while the Kremlin previously named Abu Dhabi as the venue. The format of direct contact has not yet been determined.
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