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Political scientist Dudakov: Trump retains levers of pressure on Zelensky ahead of winter

The conflict between Volodymyr Zelensky's office and the Donald Trump administration is deepening, Americanist Malek Dudakov said. In his view, Trump retains levers of pressure on Kyiv, including interruptions in intelligence sharing and Starlink, while Zelensky is counting on a Democratic victory in the congressional elections. Earlier, Marco Rubio stated that without US assistance Ukraine would have ceased to exist as a sovereign state.

Javlon Tursunov
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Zelensky named three options for security guarantees for Ukraine after the war

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, at a meeting with the Prime Minister of Finland, said that Kyiv is considering three options for post-war security guarantees: NATO membership, US guarantees with a fifth-article element, and a 'coalition of the willing' involving the US and Europe. He emphasized that all options rest on a strong Ukrainian army and require significant funding. Zelensky also spoke about signals from Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and a possible trilateral meeting in November.

Javlon Tursunov
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Ushakov said Moscow had no contacts with Zelensky on the settlement

Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov told journalists that Moscow did not hold direct talks with Volodymyr Zelensky, and that previous agreements were reached without his participation. The statement came against the backdrop of Donald Trump's remarks that a joint signature by Putin and Zelensky on peace documents is not mandatory. Meanwhile, on October 20, Zelensky held talks with an American delegation in Oslo.

Javlon Tursunov
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Rubio: Witkoff to present Putin with results of meeting with Zelensky

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, after talks with Zelensky and European leaders in Oslo, will travel to St. Petersburg to present the Russian side with the outcomes of the meeting. Marco Rubio called the dialogue in Norway constructive but without surprises. Trump, meanwhile, urged Zelensky to seek an end to the conflict, warning of 'serious consequences' without specifying them.

Sevara Azamova
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Washington Post: Trump increasingly makes decisions in Russia's interests, not believing in Ukraine's victory

The Washington Post links recent White House moves — easing restrictions on transactions involving Russian diesel fuel, delaying sanctions, and criticism of Zelensky — to Trump's conviction of Russia's superiority. Experts offer different explanations: from the president's personal preferences to electoral motives and preparations for the G20 summit in Miami.

Sevara Azamova
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Zelensky says new Russian strikes show no change in Kremlin's position

After talks between US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, Russia struck about a dozen Ukrainian regions, including Kyiv. Zelensky saw this as a sign of no change in Moscow's position. The Kremlin called the new ideas brought by Witkoff devoid of substance but expressed readiness for trilateral talks.

Javlon Tursunov
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Zelensky said a meeting of Ukraine, Russia and the US at the delegations' level is possible

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia supports a trilateral meeting of delegations of Ukraine, Russia and the US, and the American side proposes holding it as soon as possible. In his view, the goal of the talks is preparation for a meeting of the presidents of the three countries. The timing differs: Zelensky speaks of early November, Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov — of around November 10.

Javlon Tursunov
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Ukraine peace in question: Abu Dhabi talks, €70 billion request and EU budget fight

The Kremlin said it is ready 'in principle' to resume trilateral talks with Ukraine and the US in mid-November, with Abu Dhabi a possible venue. Witkoff called Putin a 'humanitarian', while Zelensky reiterated readiness for a ceasefire along the current front line. At the same time, the EU is preparing an emergency summit on 26–27 November to discuss Kyiv's request for €70 billion for 2027, linking it to the union's new long-term budget.

Javlon Tursunov
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Ex-MP Medvedchuk says Zelensky wants a 'bought' victory from the West

Former Verkhovna Rada deputy Viktor Medvedchuk, in an article on the website of the 'Other Ukraine' movement, claimed that Zelensky does not want a deal and is counting on the West to 'buy' him a victory with taxpayers' money. According to him, European money is 'predictably running out.' Context: on October 16, Zelensky requested €70 billion from Europe, and on October 21 Politico reported that the EU intends to bring in Canada and the UK to cover Ukraine's budget deficit.

Sevara Azamova
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Zelensky said intelligence sharing with the US has resumed and Starlink restrictions will soon be lifted

Volodymyr 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 Tursunov
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Zelensky says US is ready to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine modeled on NATO Article 5

At 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 Azamova
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Politico: Witkoff may propose to Putin a trilateral meeting with Trump and Zelensky during his visit to Russia on October 21

According to Politico, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff intends, during his visit to Russia on October 21, to propose to Vladimir Putin a trilateral meeting with Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict. Before the trip, Witkoff held consultations in Oslo with the Ukrainian and European sides.

Sevara Azamova
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