Peace talks revive as Russia and Ukraine keep exchanging strikes

In their own words

Grouped by where each speaker is from. Quotation marks are the speaker's own words; other lines are our summaries.

United States

Steve Witkoff, U.S. presidential envoy

Witkoff described Putin as a humanitarian during their St Petersburg meeting.

Our summary of Ukrainska Pravda, via Suspilne · also 1 other outlet

Donald Trump, U.S. president

“I think it's going to be a very bad thing.”

Quoted in NPR

Russia

Government

Russia reportedly agreed in principle to resume the three-way talks with the United States and Ukraine next month.

Our summary of Yonhap News Agency, via Reuters · also 2 other outlets

Vladimir Putin, Russia's president

“We do not want to have an armed conflict with Ukraine”

Quoted in TASS · also 2 other outlets

Ukraine

Government

Ukrainian authorities warned they will again attack Russian refineries.

Our summary of Clarín

Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president

“…if Russians agree to an energy ceasefire, Ukraine will agree”

Quoted in Xinhua, via A8 · also 2 other outlets

Finland

Alexander Stubb, President of Finland

“Ending the war requires direct discussions”

Quoted in CBC News · also 11 other outlets

Stubb, President of Finland

“The discussion was frank and substantive”

Quoted in Ukrinform, via Ukrinform

Denmark

Mette Frederiksen, Prime Minister of Denmark

“I think we should maintain European unity rather than act alone”

Quoted in China Daily · also 4 other outlets

Mette Frederiksen, Prime Minister of Denmark

“I'm very sceptical about this Norwegian and Finnish initiative”

Quoted in Deutsche Welle · also 4 other outlets

Norway

Jonas Gahr Støre, Norwegian prime minister

“…stressed the importance of de-escalation”

Quoted in NDTV, via Financial Times · also 3 other outlets

Støre, Norway's prime minister

“The war comes with enormous human and material costs”

Quoted in Ukrinform, via Ukrinform

Where accounts differ

Points where outlets or parties give conflicting facts or readings. Each side is summarised by our pipeline; its sources are listed under it.

Accounts conflict Whether Russia and Ukraine had already agreed to the energy ceasefire

Trump said both countries had agreed to an immediate energy ceasefire.

Zelensky said the announcement was news to him and that neither side had agreed; he said Ukraine would agree if Russia did. Peskov said contacts were continuing without confirming an agreement.

Sources (2)

Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president · our summary of Xinhua, via A8

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's president · our summary of The Guardian

Disputed Responsibility for starting the full-scale war

A letter from U.S. senators said Putin alone was responsible for launching the full-scale war; Le Monde's opinion article also blamed Putin.

Sources (2)

the senators · our summary of Ukrinform

Our summary of Le Monde

A RIA Novosti opinion article said the United States and the West brought the war upon themselves through misjudgment; Jeffrey Sachs attributed the war to NATO enlargement.

Sources (2)

Our summary of RIA Novosti

“This whole war came about because of the NATO enlargement”

Jeffrey Sachs, Economist and political analyst · quoted in TASS

Disputed How much the Stubb–Støre call focused on ending the war

The Kremlin said settlement of the Ukraine conflict was the call's main topic and that the leaders exchanged views on resolving it.

Sources (2)

Kremlin press office · our summary of TASS

Sources familiar with the call told the Financial Times that Putin spoke at length about the conflict's origins and an immediate ceasefire was barely discussed.

Sources (2)

three sources familiar with the conversation · our summary of Ukrainska Pravda, via Financial Times

Accounts conflict Whether Ukrainian forces were ordered to halt refinery attacks

The Wall Street Journal account said Ukrainian units were told to put the refinery campaign on hold after ongoing missions were completed.

Sources (2)

Our summary of Yonhap News Agency, via Wall Street Journal

Our summary of Daily Maverick, via Wall Street Journal

Zelensky said Ukrainian forces had not been ordered to refrain from attacking Russian refineries.

Sources (1)

Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president · our summary of The Kyiv Independent

Disputed The status of Donbas and whether Ukraine should cede it

Putin called the territories at issue historical Russian land, and Russia demands that Ukraine hand over eastern Donbas.

Sources (2)

Vladimir Putin, Russia's president · our summary of Yonhap News Agency, via Reuters

Russia · our summary of Yonhap News Agency

Ukraine strongly rejects demands to give up territory; Zelensky called giving up Donbas unfair.

Sources (2)

Ukraine · our summary of Yonhap News Agency

Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president · our summary of The Hankyoreh

Disputed Whether a ceasefire should precede a final settlement

Zelensky said a ceasefire should be the first step toward genuine diplomacy, followed by work on a peace plan.

Sources (1)

Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president · our summary of Ukrinform

Putin said talks should seek a final peace settlement, not a temporary suspension of hostilities.

Sources (1)

Vladimir Putin, Russia's president · our summary of RIA Novosti

Disputed How much progress the Oslo talks made toward a peace settlement

Stubb said the talks made real progress and found elements of peace; a U.S. official described meaningful progress and strong working-level alignment.

Sources (2)

Alexander Stubb, President of Finland · our summary of RIA Novosti

As quoted in Russian, with a machine translation

“Сегодня мы добились реального прогресса, причем на двух уровнях”

Machine translation: “Today we made real progress, and at two levels”

Alexander Stubb, President of Finland · our summary of RIA Novosti

As quoted in Russian, with a machine translation

“В общей картине мы нашли некоторые элементы мира”

Machine translation: “In the big picture, we found some elements of peace”

Ushakov said the new approaches from Kyiv and Europe contained little useful for resolving the conflict.

Sources (2)

Yuri Ushakov, Assistant to Russia's president · our summary of RIA Novosti

As quoted in Russian, with a machine translation

“…отметил некоторые новые подходы, новые моменты в подходах европейцев и Киева, хотя полезного в контексте урегулирования украинского кризиса в них содержалось не так уж и много”

Machine translation: “He noted some new approaches, new points in the approaches of the Europeans and Kyiv, although there was not all that much useful in them in the context of resolving the Ukrainian…”

“…there wasn't really much substance in them”

Yuri Ushakov, Assistant to Russia's president · quoted in The Hindu

Accounts conflict Whether Putin devoted a significant part of the call to medieval Slavic history

The Financial Times reported that Putin devoted a significant part of the call to medieval Slavic history.

Sources (1)

Our summary of TASS, via Financial Times

Støre sought a correction; Ushakov called the account disinformation and said the subject was not discussed. The Financial Times said it stood by its journalism.

Sources (2)

Jonas Gahr Støre, Norwegian prime minister · our summary of Meduza, via VG

As quoted in Russian, with a machine translation

“Мы попросили Financial Times исправить это”

Machine translation: “We asked the Financial Times to correct this”

Jonas Gahr Støre, Norwegian prime minister · our summary of Meduza, via VG

As quoted in Russian, with a machine translation

“И они это исправят, поскольку мы участвовали в разговоре”

Machine translation: “And they will correct it, since we participated in the conversation”

Disputed Whether European representatives should participate in the trilateral talks

Ushakov said Europeans would not be invited to the trilateral negotiating table.

Sources (2)

Yuri Ushakov, Assistant to Russia's president · our summary of RIA Novosti, via Vesti

As quoted in Russian, with a machine translation

“Они туда могут попасть, если купят билеты, но никто их за стол переговоров приглашать не собирается”

Machine translation: “They can get there if they buy tickets, but no one is going to invite them to the negotiating table”

Yuri Ushakov, Assistant to Russia's president · our summary of Ukrainska Pravda, via European Pravda

Zelensky said Ukraine hopes to involve Europe but would not abandon a meeting if it proceeds without European representatives.

Sources (2)

“But we hope that one way or another we will find a way to involve Europe.”

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's president · quoted in Ukrainska Pravda, via European Pravda

“…we will not ruin this opportunity to meet”

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's president · quoted in Ukrainska Pravda, via European Pravda

Accounts conflict Whether Sweden's prime minister was informed before the Nordic leaders' call with Putin

Støre said partners and allies had been informed in advance.

Sources (2)

Jonas Gahr Støre, Norwegian prime minister · our summary of Yonhap News Agency, via NTB

“…this had been discussed very thoroughly and our allies had been informed in advance”

Jonas Gahr Støre, Norwegian prime minister · quoted in TASS, via NRK

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said he had not been informed.

Sources (1)

Ulf Kristersson, Swedish prime minister · our summary of Yonhap News Agency

Disputed Whether the Nordic leaders' call was an insufficiently coordinated European initiative

Frederiksen said the call was not coordinated with other European partners and called it divisive.

Sources (1)

Mette Frederiksen, Prime Minister of Denmark · our summary of Yonhap News Agency

Stubb said the call was prepared with Ukraine and the United States; the Finnish president's office said the leaders spoke for their own countries, not Europe as a whole, and Eide called the call useful.

Sources (2)

Alexander Stubb, President of Finland · our summary of Yonhap News Agency

Espen Barth Eide, Norway's foreign minister · our summary of RIA Novosti

Disputed Whether Ukrainian refinery strikes drove global fuel prices higher

Trump blamed Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy facilities for rising global fuel prices.

Sources (2)

Donald Trump, U.S. president · our summary of The Kyiv Independent, via Reuters

Donald Trump, U.S. president · our summary of The Kyiv Independent

Energy experts disputed Trump's causal claim, and The Kyiv Independent called his attribution false.

Sources (2)

energy experts · our summary of The Kyiv Independent, via Reuters

Our summary of The Kyiv Independent

Other voices

Reactions from other countries and bodies, others involved, and commentary.

Türkiye

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of Turkey

Erdoğan told Trump during a phone call that Türkiye is ready to help revive the diplomatic process between Ukraine and Russia to end the war.

Our summary of Ukrainska Pravda · also 1 other outlet

Germany

Friedrich Merz, German chancellor

“…we made some progress in this discussion”

Quoted in Ukrinform

Poland

Donald Tusk, Polish prime minister

Tusk says the call left the Norwegian and Finnish leaders cautiously optimistic about the early November Abu Dhabi talks on Ukraine.

Our summary of TASS

Estonia

Kristen Michal, Estonia's prime minister

“…call a wolf a wolf, rather than a forest dog”

Quoted in Meduza, via Reuters

United Kingdom

Andy Burnham, United Kingdom's prime minister

“…for a sustained energy ceasefire to start now”

Quoted in China Daily

Ireland

Micheál Martin, Irish prime minister

“We don't get a sense that Russia is really interested at this particular stage”

Quoted in Fox News

Czechia

Prague Castle, Office of the Czech president

The presidents' discussion covered the Tuesday conversation between the Finnish president and the Norwegian prime minister with Vladimir Putin.

Our summary of RIA Novosti

Sweden

Ulf Kristersson, Swedish prime minister

Kristersson said he had not been informed in advance about the conversation.

Our summary of Yonhap News Agency

Ulf Kristersson, Swedish prime minister

Kristersson said that everyone except Putin seems to want peace.

Our summary of Yonhap News Agency

Italy

Guido Crosetto, Italy's defense minister

Crosetto says Russia's conduct in Ukraine, including crossing borders with tanks and bombing hospitals and schools, is evil.

Our summary of BBC News

Iran

Abbas Araghchi, Iran's foreign minister

Erroneous policy by European countries and the United States is the main factor prolonging the crisis in Ukraine and the emergence of other military conflicts in the world.

Our summary of RIA Novosti

France

Florian Philippot, Leader of The Patriots

Philippot said Kyiv's move defied US President Donald Trump.

Our summary of RIA Novosti

International bodies

European Commission spokesperson

“On the EU side, we are adamantly committed not just to putting an end to the war but to achieve peace that will be just and sustainable.”

Quoted in The Kyiv Independent, via Financial Times

Others involved

Stubb and Støre, Finnish and Norwegian leaders

The joint statement said the purpose of the call was to convey a message directly to Putin regarding future negotiations to end the war.

Our summary of Yonhap News Agency · also 1 other outlet

Finnish and Norwegian leaders

The Finnish and Norwegian leaders described the talk as a frank and substantial discussion.

Our summary of CNews

a senior European diplomat

Europe needs a seat at the negotiating table before discussing who will represent it.

Our summary of Yonhap News Agency

As quoted in Korean, with a machine translation

“누가 대표로 나설지 논의하기 전에 우선 협상 테이블에 앉을 자리가 필요하다”

Machine translation: “Before discussing who should represent us, we first need a seat at the negotiating table.”

Norwegian and Finnish governments

“…did not speak he behalf of Europe as a whole”

Quoted in The Kyiv Independent

Commentary

Christian Emery, University College London academic

“Trump is essentially confronted with two major wars that he has a massive political interest in ending”

Quoted in The Kyiv Independent

Arman Mahmoudian, University of South Florida academic

“This relationship between Russia and Iran is not an alliance but a partnership driven by shared interests”

Quoted in The Kyiv Independent

Sina Azodi, George Washington University scholar

“Russia offers Iran a platform on the international stage; every once in a while, the Russian and Iranian presidents meet”

Quoted in The Kyiv Independent

Nick Reiners, Eurasia Group analyst

“The problem in Russia is that they've got to cover a big country with air defense and they don't have enough”

Quoted in NDTV

Timeline

2022-02-24

Russia launched strikes against Ukraine on the morning of February 24, 2022, beginning its full-scale war.

Sources: Ukrinform

Supporting statements

Russia launched strikes against Ukraine on the morning of February 24, 2022 and began its full-scale war.

Our summary of Ukrinform
2026-09-19/2026-09-20

Russian officials reported a mass drone attack during the September 19–20 State Duma election period; Sobyanin reported more than 1,600 drones downed, while other Russian accounts gave different tallies.

Sources: RIA Novosti · CNews · TASS

Supporting statements

The enemy used the largest number of air attack means between 19 and 20 September.

Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the Russian General Staff · our summary of RIA Novosti

As quoted in Russian, with a machine translation

“Наибольшее количество средств воздушного нападения противник применил с 19 на 20 сентября”

Machine translation: “The enemy used the greatest number of air attack assets from September 19 to 20”

Sobyanin said Russian air defenses had shot down more than 1,600 drones, including 450 that were heading toward Moscow.

Sergey Sobyanin, Mayor of Moscow · our summary of CNews

Over the past day, 1,398 strike drones and eight cruise missiles were shot down over Russian regions.

Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the Russian General Staff · our summary of RIA Novosti

As quoted in Russian, with a machine translation

“За сутки над российскими регионами было сбито 1398 ударных беспилотных летательных аппаратов и восемь крылатых ракет”

Machine translation: “Over the course of the day, 1,398 strike unmanned aerial vehicles and eight cruise missiles were shot down over Russian regions”

On September 20, 1,951 UAVs and eight projectiles launched by the Ukrainian army were intercepted and destroyed, which the article describes as the year's largest Ukrainian drone attack so far.

Our summary of TASS
2026-10-08/2026-10-11

Ukraine attacked three of Yandex's six data centers from October 8 to 11 in Sasovo, Kaluga and Vladimir, disrupting services.

Sources: Meduza (via BBC) · Meduza (via BBC Russian Service)

Supporting statements

Ukraine attacked three of Yandex’s six data centers in Sasovo in the Ryazan region, Kaluga, and Vladimir between October 8 and 11.

Our summary of Meduza, via BBC

The strikes caused disruptions to Yandex's services and those of other companies.

Our summary of Meduza, via BBC Russian Service
2026-10-09

Moscow airports temporarily suspended flights on Oct. 9 amid reports of suspected drones and balloons; The Kyiv Independent said four airports halted operations.

Sources: The Kyiv Independent

Supporting statements

Several Moscow airports temporarily suspended flights as suspected Ukrainian drones and balloons entered airspace around the Russian capital.

Our summary of The Kyiv Independent

Four Moscow airports halted operations during the alleged raid, disrupting flights and causing long delays.

Our summary of The Kyiv Independent
2026-10-11

Trump announced an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine on Sunday and said both countries had agreed.

Sources: Xinhua

Supporting statements

“Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine”

Donald Trump, U.S. president · quoted in Xinhua

Trump said Russia and Ukraine had both agreed to the ceasefire.

Donald Trump, U.S. president · our summary of Xinhua
2026-10-14/2026-10-15

Ukrainian Navy reporting placed a strike on six Russian Su-34M bombers at Borisoglebsk airfield on the night of October 14–15; an OSINT project assessed four aircraft destroyed and two significantly damaged.

Sources: Ukrainska Pravda

Supporting statements

The Ukrainian Navy confirmed a strike on six Russian Su-34M bombers.

Ukrainian Navy · our summary of Ukrainska Pravda

Exilenova+ concluded that four Russian aircraft were completely destroyed and two more were significantly damaged.

Exilenova+ · our summary of Ukrainska Pravda
2026-10-15

The Ryazan oil refinery caught fire overnight on October 15 after a drone attack, according to Ukrinform; regional governor Pavel Malkov blamed a major Ukrainian drone attack.

Sources: Ukrinform (via Reuters) · Rappler

Supporting statements

The Ryazan oil refinery caught fire overnight on October 15 following a drone attack.

Our summary of Ukrinform, via Reuters

Malkov said a major Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire at the refinery.

Pavel Malkov, Governor of Ryazan Oblast · our summary of Rappler
2026-10-15

Zelensky said Ukraine's block on attacking Russian refineries was over, linking the decision to continued Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

Sources: Rappler (via Financial Times) · Ukrinform · Ukrainska Pravda

Supporting statements

“The block (on attacking refineries) is out. We’re done”

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's president · quoted in Rappler, via Financial Times

Zelensky told the Financial Times that Ukraine would resume strikes on Russian oil refineries because Russia continues to attack Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

Zelensky, Ukraine's president · our summary of Ukrinform

Zelenskyy said Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries after a three-day pause requested by the US.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's president · our summary of Ukrainska Pravda
2026-10-18

Ukrainian forces struck sites in St. Petersburg in an overnight attack on Oct. 18, according to Russian officials and media; Beglov first reported no casualties and later reported one death and five injuries.

Sources: The Kyiv Independent · RIA Novosti · RIA Novosti

Supporting statements

Ukrainian forces struck an oil terminal, a data center and a bridge in an overnight attack on St. Petersburg on Oct. 18, according to Russian officials and media.

Our summary of The Kyiv Independent

There are no casualties.

Alexander Beglov, Governor of St. Petersburg · our summary of RIA Novosti

One person was killed and five people were injured and hospitalized in the drone attack.

Alexander Beglov, Governor of St. Petersburg · our summary of RIA Novosti

As quoted in Russian, with a machine translation

“…один человек погиб, пять пострадали и находятся в больницах”

No translation yet.
2026-10-17/2026-10-18

Russia's Defence Ministry said air defenses destroyed 1,015 drones overnight into October 18; Leningrad governor Drozdenko reported 145 interceptions over his region.

Sources: RIA Novosti · Yonhap News Agency

Supporting statements

Air defence duty forces destroyed 1,015 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones overnight.

Russian Ministry of Defence · our summary of RIA Novosti

As quoted in Russian, with a machine translation

“…дежурными силами ПВО уничтожены 1015 украинских беспилотных летательных аппаратов самолетного типа”

Machine translation: “On-duty air defense forces destroyed 1,015 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles.”

Drozdenko said air defences shot down 145 Ukrainian drones.

Alexander Drozdenko, Governor of Leningrad Oblast · our summary of Yonhap News Agency
2026-10-20

Zelensky held talks in Oslo on October 20 with Witkoff, Støre and Stubb; Kushner joined remotely.

Sources: Ukrinform · TASS (via NRK)

Supporting statements

Zelensky held talks in Oslo on October 20 with Steve Witkoff, with Støre and Stubb also taking part.

Our summary of Ukrinform

Jared Kushner is taking part in the meeting via video link.

Our summary of TASS, via NRK
2026-10-21

Putin met U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg on October 21 to discuss options for ending the war.

Sources: Meduza · RIA Novosti · TASS

Supporting statements

Earlier on October 21, Putin met U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss options for ending the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Our summary of Meduza

Witkoff told Putin at the start of the talks that he had brought documents setting out some approaches to a peaceful settlement of the Ukraine conflict.

Steve Witkoff, U.S. presidential envoy · our summary of RIA Novosti

“It is important to note that the scheme of a possible resumption of trilateral negotiations with the participation of representatives of Russia, the United States and Ukraine was…”

Yury Ushakov, Assistant to Russia's president · quoted in TASS
2026-10-22

Putin gave the Vesti interview on October 22, saying Russia was ready to resume talks and describing the territories at issue as historical Russian land.

Sources: Clarín (via AFP) · Yonhap News Agency (via Reuters)

Supporting statements

Putin made his remarks in a nightly interview on state television with Pável Zarúbin.

Our summary of Clarín, via AFP

Putin says he is ready to resume trilateral talks with Ukraine and the United States.

Vladimir Putin, Russia's president · our summary of Clarín, via AFP

Putin says eastern Ukrainian territory is historically Russian land and any discussion of it should take this into account.

Vladimir Putin, Russia's president · our summary of Yonhap News Agency, via Reuters
2026-10-21/2026-10-22

Sobyanin said 630 drones flew toward the Moscow region between 20:30 on October 21 and 04:00 on October 22; he said 163 were neutralized as they approached the city.

Sources: RIA Novosti · RIA Novosti · PBS NewsHour

Supporting statements

Sobyanin said 630 drones flew toward the Moscow region between 20:30 on 21 October and 04:00 on 22 October.

Sergei Sobyanin, Mayor of Moscow · our summary of RIA Novosti

Sobyanin said most of the drones were destroyed at long range and 163 were destroyed on approach to the city.

Sergei Sobyanin, Mayor of Moscow · our summary of RIA Novosti

Russian air defenses overnight downed 808 Ukrainian drones.

Russia's Defense Ministry · our summary of PBS NewsHour
2026-11

Peskov said Abu Dhabi talks were planned for the first half of November in a trilateral format involving Russia, Ukraine and the United States.

Sources: TASS

Supporting statements

“[The talks] are scheduled for the first half of November in Abu Dhabi.”

Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesperson · quoted in TASS

The Abu Dhabi talks will be held in a trilateral format involving Russia, the United States and Ukraine.

Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesperson · our summary of TASS
2026-10-25

Trump said the trilateral talks would open soon, without giving a specific date.

Sources: Yonhap News Agency · CGTN

Supporting statements

Trump said trilateral talks among the US, Ukraine and Russia on ending the war would open soon, without giving a specific date.

Donald Trump, U.S. president · our summary of Yonhap News Agency

Trump said he believed both Russia and Ukraine were interested in reaching an agreement.

Donald Trump, U.S. president · our summary of CGTN
2026-10-25/2026-10-26

Missiles and drones attacked Voronezh overnight into October 26, according to Meduza; Gusev reported two people killed and 17 injured.

Sources: Meduza · RIA Novosti

Supporting statements

Ukrainian military forces attacked Voronezh with missiles and drones overnight on 26 October.

Our summary of Meduza

Gusev said two people died in the attack in Voronezh, men born in 1960 and 1973.

Aleksandr Gusev, Voronezh Region governor · our summary of RIA Novosti

As quoted in Russian, with a machine translation

“…два человека погибли (мужчины 1960 и 1973 годов рождения)”

No translation yet.

Gusev said 17 people were wounded in the attack.

Aleksandr Gusev, Voronezh Region governor · our summary of RIA Novosti
2026-10-29

The NBU revised its 2026 forecast to a 0.4% contraction at a briefing on 29 October, citing Russian attacks and the blockade of maritime exports.

Sources: Ukrainska Pravda

Supporting statements

The NBU expects the Ukrainian economy to shrink by 0.4% in 2026, revising its earlier forecast of 1.8% growth.

National Bank of Ukraine · our summary of Ukrainska Pravda

Pyshnyi cited intensified Russian attacks on businesses and the blockade of maritime exports as the main reasons for the revised forecast.

Andrii Pyshnyi, Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine · our summary of Ukrainska Pravda
2026-10-27

Stubb and Støre held a phone call with Putin on Tuesday, 27 October; their offices said it was held in consultation with Ukraine and concerned diplomacy ahead of Abu Dhabi talks.

Sources: RIA Novosti · Ukrinform (via Ukrinform) · Meduza

Supporting statements

The Finnish presidential office states that Stubb and Støre held a phone call with Putin on Tuesday, 27 October, in Helsinki.

Office of the President of Finland, Finnish presidential office · our summary of RIA Novosti

As quoted in Russian, with a machine translation

“Президент Финляндия Александр Стубб и премьер-министр Норвегии Йонас Гар Стере провели телефонный разговор с президентом России Владимиром Путиным во вторник, 27 октября, в…”

Machine translation: “President of Finland Alexander Stubb and Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre held a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, October 27, in…”

The office says the call followed up a meeting in Oslo on 20 October and was held in consultation with Ukraine.

Office of the President of Finland, Finnish presidential office · our summary of Ukrinform, via Ukrinform

The office said the call was meant to convey Ukraine's position on the upcoming Abu Dhabi talks directly to Putin.

Office of the President of Finland, Finnish presidential office · our summary of Meduza

As quoted in Russian, with a machine translation

“…напрямую передать президенту Путину позицию Украины относительно предстоящих мирных переговоров в Абу-Даби”

Machine translation: “…to convey directly to President Putin Ukraine’s position regarding the upcoming peace talks in Abu Dhabi”
2026-10-28

Russian forces struck Kharkiv's Osnovianskyi district with an attack drone on 28 October, killing a 60-year-old man and injuring four people in later reporting.

Sources: Ukrainska Pravda · Ukrainska Pravda

Supporting statements

Russian forces struck Kharkiv's Osnovianskyi district with an attack drone on 28 October.

Our summary of Ukrainska Pravda

A 60-year-old man was killed and four people were injured in a drone strike in Kharkiv's Osnovianskyi district.

Our summary of Ukrainska Pravda
2026-10-28/2026-10-29

613 drones flew toward the Moscow region between 20:30 on October 28 and 07:00 on October 29, Sobyanin said; he reported 231 destroyed on approach to Moscow.

Sources: RIA Novosti · RIA Novosti

Supporting statements

Sobyanin said that between 20:30 on 28 October and 07:00 on 29 October, 613 drones flew toward the Moscow region.

Sergei Sobyanin, Mayor of Moscow · our summary of RIA Novosti

As quoted in Russian, with a machine translation

“В период с 20:30 28 октября по 07:00 29 октября в сторону Московского региона летели 613 БПЛА.”

No translation yet.

Sobyanin said 231 drones were destroyed on approach to Moscow.

Sergei Sobyanin, Mayor of Moscow · our summary of RIA Novosti
2026-10-28/2026-10-29

Ukraine's forces struck facilities near Navlya on 28 October and overnight into 29 October, the General Staff said.

Sources: Ukrainska Pravda

Supporting statements

The General Staff reports that Ukraine's defence forces struck three facilities linked to Russian attack drones near Navlya in Bryansk Oblast.

General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine · our summary of Ukrainska Pravda

“The strikes on a storage facility for Geran drones, a drone port and a fuel and lubricants depot reduce the Russian aggressor's ability to attack Ukraine and civilian…”

General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine · quoted in Ukrainska Pravda
2026-10-29

Russian forces attacked a bus in Zaporizhzhia with an FPV drone on the morning of 29 October, injuring four people.

Sources: Ukrainska Pravda · Ukrinform

Supporting statements

On the morning of 29 October, Russian forces attacked a bus in Zaporizhzhia with an FPV drone, injuring four people.

Our summary of Ukrainska Pravda

Russian forces attacked a bus approaching a bus stop in central Zaporizhzhia with an FPV drone, injuring four people.

Our summary of Ukrinform
2026-10-29

The Ukrainian Navy said its Neptune strike on Marinovka airfield took place on Thursday 29 October and destroyed two Russian Su-34s.

Sources: Ukrainska Pravda · Ukrinform

Supporting statements

“As a result of the strike, two Su-34 frontline fighter-bombers were destroyed on the territory of the 11th Composite Aviation Regiment (in the settlement of Oktyabrsky, Volgograd…”

Navy of the Armed Forces of Ukraine · quoted in Ukrainska Pravda

The Ukrainian Navy says the strike on the site where enemy aircraft were based was carried out using a Neptune coastal missile system.

Ukrainian Navy · our summary of Ukrinform
2026-10-29/2026-10-30

862 drones flew toward the Moscow region between 20:30 on 29 October and 07:30 on 30 October, Sobyanin said.

Sources: RIA Novosti · RIA Novosti

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862 drones were flying toward the Moscow region between 20:30 on 29 October and 07:30 on 30 October.

Sergei Sobyanin, Mayor of Moscow · our summary of RIA Novosti

As quoted in Russian, with a machine translation

“В период с 20.30 29 октября до 07.30 30 октября в сторону Московского региона летело 862 БПЛА”

No translation yet.

Most of the drones were destroyed by Defence Ministry air defences at long range, and 170 were neutralised on approach to Moscow.

Our summary of RIA Novosti
2026-10-30

A fire was reported at the Novokuybyshevsk Oil Refinery overnight on Oct. 30, while regional authorities did not confirm the specific refinery attack.

Sources: The Kyiv Independent · Meduza

Supporting statements

The fire followed a suspected Ukrainian drone attack.

Our summary of The Kyiv Independent

Regional authorities did not confirm the attack.

Our summary of Meduza
2026-10-30

Novak said attacks on Russian refineries resumed on Friday after a pause, with three refineries and a gas-chemical complex targeted.

Sources: TASS

Supporting statements

“Yes, another attack on Russian oil refineries took place today.”

Alexander Novak, Russian deputy prime minister · quoted in TASS

“Four processing facilities were targeted - three oil refineries and a gas chemical complex.”

Alexander Novak, Russian deputy prime minister · quoted in TASS

“There was a pause but attacks resumed today”

Alexander Novak, Russian deputy prime minister · quoted in TASS
2026-10-30

Russian air defenses intercepted and destroyed 1,043 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones overnight into October 30, the Defence Ministry said.

Sources: RIA Novosti

Supporting statements

The Russian Defence Ministry said air defence duty forces intercepted and destroyed 1,043 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles overnight.

Russian Ministry of Defence · our summary of RIA Novosti

As quoted in Russian, with a machine translation

“…перехвачены и уничтожены 1043 украинских беспилотных летательных аппарата самолетного типа”

Machine translation: “1,043 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles were intercepted and destroyed”

The Russian Defence Ministry said the drones were intercepted over Belgorod, Bryansk, Voronezh, Volgograd, Kursk, Kaluga, Kostroma, Oryol, Penza, Rostov, Ryazan, Smolensk, Samara, Saratov, Tver, Tula and Yaroslavl regions, the Moscow region and the Republic of Tatarstan.

Russian Ministry of Defence · our summary of RIA Novosti

As quoted in Russian, with a machine translation

“…над территориями Белгородской, Брянской, Воронежской, Волгоградской, Курской, Калужской, Костромской, Орловской, Пензенской, Ростовской, Рязанской, Смоленской, Самарской…”

Machine translation: “…over the territories of Belgorod, Bryansk, Voronezh, Volgograd, Kursk, Kaluga, Kostroma, Oryol, Penza, Rostov, Ryazan, Smolensk, Samara, Saratov, Tver, Tula and Yaroslavl oblasts…”
2026-10-31

Scheduled: Zelensky is scheduled to visit Türkiye on October 31, 2026, for talks with Erdoğan in Istanbul on the war and Black Sea security.

Sources: Ukrinform

Supporting statements

“Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will pay a working visit to our country on October 31, 2026”

Burhanettin Duran, Turkey's communications director · quoted in Ukrinform

“…regional and international developments, including the war between Russia and Ukraine and the security situation in the Black Sea”

Burhanettin Duran, Turkey's communications director · quoted in Ukrinform

The meeting between Zelensky and Turkish leaders will take place in Istanbul.

Our summary of Ukrinform
Scheduled: Zelensky hoped trilateral talks would take place between November 6 and 10; Russian officials said talks would be after November 4 and that timing depended on battlefield and broader conditions, without fixing a date.

Sources: The Guardian · TASS · Meduza

Supporting statements

Zelenskyy said he hoped trilateral peace talks involving Ukraine, Russia and the US would take place between 6 and 10 November in Abu Dhabi.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's president · our summary of The Guardian

“But it is clear that it will be after November 4”

Yury Ushakov, Assistant to Russia's president · quoted in TASS

“…in part on battlefield conditions and the broader situation”

Yuri Ushakov, Assistant to Russia's president · quoted in Meduza

The exact date of the talks has yet to be determined.

Yury Ushakov, Assistant to Russia's president · our summary of TASS

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RIA NovostiRussia

Lavrov: Abu Dhabi meeting date to be announced once confirmed Translated headline. Original: Лавров: дату встречи в Абу-Даби объявят, когда она будет подтверждена Carries Moscow's claim about the proposed truce

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30 Oct 2026 20:30 UTC

TASSRussia

IN BRIEF: Deputy Prime Minister Novak’s statements on diesel market situation Reports Putin's offer to pause strikes on election day

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Dates for trilateral meeting on Ukraine may be announced later this week — Kremlin Russia, US begin coordinating date for November talks in Abu Dhabi — Kremlin aide Ukraine resumes attacks on oil refineries after pause — Russian deputy PM Kremlin aide comments on desire for peace in Ukraine, EU participation in talks Explosives dropped on schools in Russia's Bryansk, 1,043 UAVs: Ukrainian attacks aftermath Putin outlines root causes of Ukraine conflict to Stubb, Store — presidential aide IN BRIEF: Kremlin on Alyoshki situation, Europe's short-sightedness, UAV attacks on Moscow Kremlin aide comments on Putin’s readiness to pick up the phone, Europe’s outrage One of largest air raids on Moscow, 1,214 UAVs: attacks on Russian regions Ukraine’s military launches one of largest overnight attacks on Russia over year Talks on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi to take place after November 4 — Kremlin aide Mutual security guarantees to be discussed in Abu Dhabi — Kremlin Europe displeased with Stubb and Store’s call to Putin — newspaper Date for talks on Ukraine, possibility of European participation: statements by Ushakov Preparations for Ukraine talks, protests in Europe: senior Russian diplomat’s statements EU fears Russia-US contacts broader than Brussels expected — TV Press review: Europe seeks restoration of Russia ties as aid operation starts in Alyoshki Finland, Norway do not intend to mediate Ukraine conflict settlement Kremlin aide echoes Putin's calls that Zelensky welcome in Moscow for talks Europeans looking to squeeze themselves into Ukraine talks, nothing new here — Lavrov Oslo’s allies were informed about call with Putin in advance, Norwegian PM says Stubb says his call with Putin was arranged jointly with US, Ukraine Europe moderately upbeat ahead of trilateral talks on Ukraine — Polish PM Norwegian PM says keeping in touch with Russian leadership imperative Norwegian PM says his call with Putin was substantive, professional Putin discussed Ukrainian crisis settlement with Finland’s Stubb, Norway’s Store — Kremlin Kremlin briefing addresses situation in Alyoshki, trilateral talks on Ukraine Putin, Stubb, Store agree to maintain direct telephone contacts — Kremlin Stubb and Store did not coordinate phone talk with Putin with Europeans — Danish PM Putin briefs Stubb, Store on launch of humanitarian operation in Alyoshki What we know about Putin’s call with Norway’s prime minister, Finland’s president Two dead, 17 injured: aftermath of Ukrainian attack on Russia’s central Voronezh Region Ukrainian drone attack on Voronezh causes fires at facilities — governor Ukrainian attack on Russia’s Voronezh Region kills two — governor Trump says expects US-Russia-Ukraine talks to be held soon Kiev not interested in resolving conflict via talks — BSW expert Kremlin briefing addresses EU participation in Ukraine talks, security framework Abu Dhabi talks are set to take place in trilateral format — Kremlin Talks with US,Ukraine to focus on security guarantees — Putin The Daily Telegraph publishes names of potential EU negotiators on Ukraine Russia, Ukraine can make agreement — Putin Russia not seeking conflict with Ukraine, it’s Kiev who wants it — Putin Russians and Ukrainians are one people genetically — Putin Russia ready to resume trilateral talks on Ukraine — Putin FACTBOX: What we know about one of largest Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow Two injured as Moscow repels one of this year’s largest drone attacks — calculations 630 drones flying towards Moscow since late Wednesday — mayor Diesel deal to stabilize global fuel markets — Kremlin aide UN follows situation around possible Russia-Ukraine talks — spokesperson Russia-US-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi expected to involve experts — Kremlin aide New round of trilateral talks on Ukraine could take place in Abu Dhabi — Kremlin aide Putin says Russia ready to resume trilateral talks in November — aide Putin and Witkoff discuss resumption of trilateral talks on Ukraine — Kremlin aide FACTBOX: Release of American citizen Stephen Hubbard convicted in Russia 'Nothing surprising' from Oslo talks on Ukraine, Rubio says Putin-Witkoff talks to focus on Ukraine, Kremlin aide says Witkoff’s plans to visit Russia on October 21 confirmed — source Senior Ukrainian lawmaker, intel chief join Zelensky for Oslo talks with US Head of Zelensky’s office describes Oslo talks with US as difficult Logistics hubs, port infrastructure in Ukraine hit in last night’s Russian strikes Storage sites for cruise missiles, data center in Kiev hit in massive Russian attack Drone attack on Leningrad Region one of largest in four years FACTBOX: What is known about drone attacks in Leningrad Region, St. Petersburg VK data center in Leningrad Region targeted by drone attack IN BRIEF: Russian forces hammer Ukrainian metallurgical enterprises in overnight strike Russian forces deliver massive strike on Ukraine’s defense enterprises Moscow repels one of this year’s largest drone attacks, calculations show Over 400 drones head toward Moscow Region overnight — mayor Ukraine’s 2027 military spending to reach 131% of budget revenues Russian delegation members for Abu Dhabi talks attend Putin’s Security Council meeting Putin discusses November 10 talks in Abu Dhabi with Russian Security Council Unclear what Ukraine will bring to Abu Dhabi talks — Lavrov Russia’s position not changed ahead of Abu Dhabi talks — Lavrov Russia opposes ceasefire as ‘respite’ for Kiev, says Kremlin Ukrainian attacks on Moscow do not hamper preparations for trilateral talks — Kremlin Finnish politician accuses Kiev of seeking to derail peace talks Mission in Alyoshki, Putin's readiness for dialogue: Kremlin’s statements Russian forces hammer Ukrainian army’s transport infrastructure in past day — top brass No dates set for Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi; coordination process underway — TASS source No European leaders except Stubb, Store requested calls with Putin —Peskov Putin tells Zelensky 'million times' he's welcome in Moscow, Kremlin aide reiterates Zelensky says discussed with Stubb, Store preparations for November talks EU forced to seek seat at talks on Ukraine settlement — news portal Stubb seen as most likely European candidate for talks with Russia — newspaper The Economist source in Kiev claims US has presented new plan for Ukraine Trump says Putin’s decision to release Hubbard is greatly appreciated RDIF CEO thanks US negotiators Witkoff, Kushner for their peacemaking efforts Putin yet to decide on Russian delegation to new trilateral Ukraine talks Putin inquires about Oslo talks’ results at his meeting with US envoy Witkoff Russia’s strikes on Ukraine aim to reduce potential of Kiev regime — Kremlin Contacts on 'energy ceasefire' in Ukraine ongoing, no change to situation yet — Kremlin Kiev tried to disrupt Russian elections after Moscow agreed to talks — Lavrov US says Europe could join trilateral Ukraine talks — Trump's son-in-law Kremlin describes Baltic states’ rhetoric as hysterically aggressive Russia wants to avoid Hormuz scenario in Baltic Sea — Putin Russia ready to respond to any challenge in Baltic Sea — Putin European attempts to choose negotiator for talks with Russia descend into chaos — media If figures emerge in favor of EU dialogue with Russia, they should be supported — Kremlin Latvian ex-foreign minister offers Riga as EU negotiator on Ukrainian conflict Russia, Ukraine agree to ceasefire in Alyoshki — White House Trump says conflict in Ukraine nearing its end Ukrainian conflict can only be resolved through talks, US ready to act as mediator — Rubio Trilateral summit on Ukraine, Russia’s unlikely isolation: MFA briefing Trump says Ukrainian conflict, war against Iran will soon end Witkoff holds another meeting with Norwegian premier — NRK Russian delegation to trilateral talks may include Kremlin aide, military officers Witkoff’s proposals, possibility of trilateral meeting: Kremlin's statements Kushner joins Witkoff’s meeting with Putin remotely, Kremlin tells TASS Witkoff says he brought documents outlining proposals for Ukrainian settlement Putin to review, evaluate proposals brought by Witkoff — Kremlin spokesman US envoy Jared Kushner won’t make it to meeting with Putin due to illness — Kremlin aide US investigating Ukraine’s ties with Mexican drug cartels — Russia’s SVR Guterres concerned over rising civilian casualties from Ukrainian attacks on Russia West wants Ukrainians to align with 'freethought' imposed on them — Lavrov Conflict in Ukraine to ultimately end through negotiations — Rubio Britain and Europe lose in conflict in Ukraine — expert Kiev’s resistance and agony not to change course of events — Kremlin Russia’s response to Ukraine’s strikes is ongoing — Kremlin Only Ukraine’s neutrality can guarantee security for Russia, Europe — expert Rubio warns Ukraine conflict could escalate into more dangerous regional war Russia faces one of largest drone attacks of 2026 — TASS calculations Overnight Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow among largest in two years Russia to proceed from its own interests regarding future settlement — Putin

30 Oct 2026 18:07 UTC

The Kyiv IndependentUkraine

Another round of peace-talk masquerade awaits Ukraine Reports Moscow's repeated rejection of a ceasefire

91 more from The Kyiv Independent

Putin open to phone call with Zelensky, Ukraine suspects a Kremlin trap Ukraine destroys Iskander-M missile launcher in Russia's Kursk Oblast, General Staff says Ukraine sanctions companies, individuals linked to Russia's Rassvet satellite system, shadow fleet Russian deputy PM confirms strikes on 3 refineries, gas-chemical complex Ukraine destroys 2 Russian Su-34 bomber jets in Neptune missile strike on airfield, Navy says Ukraine heads for first economic decline since 2022 as Russian strikes take their toll Russia says war 'must continue' after Ukraine's 'massive' drone attack on Moscow Ukraine strikes Russian 'drone port' in Bryansk Oblast, damaging storage facilities, military says Putin's two-war advantage over Trump Russia's fuel shortages ease as Ukraine faces Trump pressure to halt refinery strikes Russia says 'battlefield situation' will determine when Ukraine peace talks begin Moscow faces over 600 Ukrainian drones overnights, flights grounded at major airports Zelensky expects trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi by Nov. 10, but no firm date set As Ukraine, Russia head back to peace talks, here's what Zelensky expects Zelensky backs Norway-Finland talks with Putin, says Trump already ended Russia's isolation Putin lectured Nordic leaders on Russian history during latest call, FT reports Ukraine reportedly strikes chemical, metallurgical plants in Russia Norway, Finland call Putin ahead of potential Abu Dhabi peace talks Ukrainian strike reportedly damages chemical plant in Russia's Voronezh Drone reportedly strikes business center in Russia's Voronezh as fires break out across city Zelensky details expectations for upcoming trilateral peace talks with Russia, US Trump wants 'business with both' Ukraine, Russia after war ends Trilateral peace talks with Russia, US negotiators to begin in November, Zelensky says Ukraine war latest: Zelensky supports resuming trilateral peace talks with US, Russia after Putin claims Kremlin readiness Witkoff lauds Putin as 'humanitarian' as Russia releases US prisoner Stephen Hubbard Zelensky confirms ballistic missile early warning systems operational after skipped alerts Witkoff to visit St. Petersburg after Zelensky talks Zelensky meets Trump envoy Witkoff in Norway as US-Ukraine ties sour Zelensky arrives in Norway for talks with Trump envoy as US-Ukraine tensions deepen Ukraine war latest: St. Petersburg slammed by drones in mass Ukrainian attack Massive Ukrainian drone attack hit oil facility, bridge, and data center in St. Petersburg Russian Ryazan oil refinery halts operations of one main unit after drone attack, Reuters reports Sky closed over Moscow multiple nights in row as Ukraine resumes refinery strikes No, Ukraine's strikes on Yandex data centers didn't cripple Russian influence ops Kyiv stopped attacking Russia's oil refineries, Moscow continues pounding Ukraine's energy grid, Zelensky says 'We have one refinery' — Zelensky says energy ceasefire must cover power grid, not just oil, as Russia strikes energy facilities across Ukraine 'To keep oil prices from rising' — Russian lawmaker questions Trump’s energy ceasefire claim Russian airports closed amid alleged Ukrainian balloon and drone raid Putin restricts publication of Russian refinery, energy data amid Ukrainian strikes Zelensky says Oleshky ceasefire shows Russia can halt fighting but Putin is unwilling Trump meets Russian envoy in Washington ahead of Ukraine peace talks, claims 'big, beautiful agreement' coming EU announces two new drone technology hubs, backed by Ukrainian know-how Ukraine war latest: 'Russia's mass murder' — Deadly Russian strikes on Dnipro, Chernihiv, Kremenchuk What 'Putin's strikes' tell us about Russia’s war in Ukraine Netherlands announces 500 million euro military aid package for Ukraine Ukraine paused attacks on oil refineries for 3 days as Russia continued strikes on energy infrastructure, Zelensky says Trump reportedly considering lifting sanctions against Russia's investment fund Ukraine reportedly strikes Russian ammunition depot in occupied Luhansk Oblast Ukraine strikes Russian plant producing missile, bomb batteries in Yelets, General Staff says Kyiv's Brussels blunder leaves EU scrambling over phantom Zelensky visit Exclusive: Russia significantly expands glide-bomb production, research shows Rubio reveals theory on Russia's war against Ukraine ahead of next US peace push Zelensky 'maybe not such a big humanitarian as Putin,' he quips as Ukraine's relations with Trump unravel Exclusive: The next Russia deal Trump may be weighing after diesel Ukraine to gain access to NATO procurement system for weapons, ammunition, Financial Times says As Trump turns toward Russia, Zelensky drops his restraint Lithuania foils arson attack on Starlink equipment, suspects Russian involvement Russian industrial facility reportedly on fire after drone attack in Surgut region EU to provide Ukraine with 3 billion euro tranche of military funding this week Ukraine war latest: Drones strike another Yandex data center in Russia Ukraine's deep strikes have wrecked over half of Russia's oil refining capacity, Defense Ministry says Dealers of Hate: Kyiv Independent documentary investigates aggression against Ukrainians in Europe General Staff: Russia has lost 1,586,500 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022 Ukraine's military reveals what Russia's war has cost Moscow — in dollars, arms, and lives 80% of Ukrainians back strikes on Russian refineries even if US cuts support, poll shows Ukraine’s parliament approves 2027 state budget in first reading General Staff: Russia has lost 1,583,350 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022 Russia's return to global sports gathers momentum as EU mulls response How Ukraine's annual radio dictation brings a nation together, one word at a time Moscow ready to resume trilateral talks with Ukraine, US after Nov. 4, Kremlin aide says Almost 283,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian troops infiltrate Russian rear near Kupiansk through 15 kilometers of gas pipelines Helsinki announces over $336 million for Ukraine to boost energy system, satellite development as Finnish PM visits Kyiv Zelensky supports resuming trilateral peace talks with US, Russia after Putin claims Kremlin readiness Death is a master from Russia 4 killed, 55 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day as 550,000 households lose power General Staff: Russia has lost 1,567,160 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022 Zelensky reveals how many Russian attacks have followed Trump's energy ceasefire General Staff: Russia has lost 1,562,970 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022 Trump refuses to accuse Russia of breaking energy ceasefire, says Ukraine 'hit sites the day before'How the Russian army is learning from Ukraine and NATO Trump says Ukraine, Russia agree to energy strike ceasefire 'because I said they agreed'Kremlin has nothing to say on Trump's energy ceasefire, rejects Zelensky's truce proposal US threatens to cut intel sharing, arms shipments to Ukraine to protect Russian oil refineries, sources confirm Russia struck Kharkiv's power plant shortly after Trump announced 'energy ceasefire'Trump's Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire claim is news to Kyiv Zelensky says if Trump, Putin want elections in Ukraine, a two-month ceasefire is needed General Staff: Russia has lost 1,552,840 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022 Russia partially lifts ban on diesel exports after Trump-Putin deal Norway's 2027 budget includes almost $9 billion in new Ukraine support Putin casts doubt on resuming Ukraine talks, citing mass drone attack during Russian election

30 Oct 2026 16:44 UTCOpinion

Ukrainska PravdaUkraine

Head of Zelenskyy's office says upcoming negotiations will not be final Carries Zelenskyy's warning about Black Sea navigation

105 more from Ukrainska Pravda

Trump's envoy Kushner: US to hold peace talks with Ukraine and Russia next week Satellite imagery confirms destruction of two Su-34 jets at Marinovka airfield in Russia – photos Zelenskyy expected in Türkiye on 31 October Kremlin says Putin willing to speak with Merz and Macron, claims Zelenskyy has not called Drones attack oil refinery in Russia's Novokuibyshevsk – photos and videos All Moscow airports shut amid drone attack on Russian capital Zelenskyy: Ukrainian forces hit Iskander ballistic missile launcher and two Su-34 aircraft Putin says Finnish and Norwegian leaders "did the right thing" by calling him Ukrainian defence forces destroy two Russian Su-34 fighter jets with Neptune missiles at Russian airfield Ukraine's economy enters recession: National Bank forecasts 0.4% fall in GDP Ukrainian intelligence reveals the size of Russia's Su-34 fighter-bomber fleet Ukrainian forces strike Russian infrastructure used to launch Shahed-type drones, General Staff reports Norwegian PM denies claims about conversation with Putin Russians hit bus in Zaporizhzhia and launch two other strikes, injuries reported – video Drones attack Sterlitamak, with smoke seen near chemical plant supplying Russia's defence industry – photos, videos Over 600 drones targeted Moscow and surrounding area Erdoğan to Trump: Türkiye is ready to help revive diplomacy between Ukraine and Russia Zelenskyy says Ukraine will find way to involve Europe in peace talks Zelenskyy: We expect trilateral meeting with US and Russia to take place by 10 November Kremlin says Europeans have not been invited to Ukraine-US-Russia talks One killed and four injured in Russian drone strike on Kharkiv Zelenskyy: Russia seems serious about talks in Abu Dhabi Putin gives 90-minute "history lecture" during call with Norwegian and Finnish leaders Fire breaks out at steelworks in Russia's Lipetsk after attack – photos and videos Finnish foreign minister: We do not seek to mediate in the war because we stand with Ukraine Finnish president says Ukraine was involved in preparations for call with Putin Danish PM sceptical about Finnish and Norwegian leaders' call with Putin Putin spoke with Stubb and Støre on "root causes" of war and Northern European stability Finnish and Norwegian leaders call Putin, then Zelenskyy Russia has no intention of halting hostilities in Ukraine during peace talks Ukraine seeks to bring talks with Russia forward a week and involve EU representative Russia to demand reduction of NATO presence in Europe during peace talks – The Telegraph Drones attack Voronezh: petrochemical enterprise and aviation plant targeted – photos, video Land for peace: how Kyiv is trying to break Russia's negotiating formula Trump says US will do business with both Ukraine and Russia after war "It all depends on the Russians": Zelenskyy announces Ukraine-US-Russia talks in first half of November The Telegraph names five candidates for role of negotiators with Russia on ending war in Ukraine Putin: Russia has told US it is ready to resume trilateral talks Zelenskyy says Russia supports team-level Ukraine-US-Russia meeting Witkoff announces technical-level trilateral meetings Axios: Ukraine and Russia accept proposal to resume trilateral talks Putin tells Trump's envoy Witkoff Russia is ready to resume trilateral talks in November European Commission outlines main issues of Ukraine talks in Oslo Axios: Trump's envoy Kushner pressed Ukraine to stop strikes on Russian oil refineries during Oslo talks Zelenskyy: We are not losing the war Trump's envoy Witkoff will head to St Petersburg after meeting Zelenskyy Zelenskyy begins meeting with Trump's envoy Witkoff in Oslo Zelenskyy meets King of Norway – video Zelenskyy arrives in Norway for peace talks EU and NATO to be represented by von der Leyen and Rutte's team members at Oslo talks - European Pravda Zelenskyy to join Norway talks, after which Trump's envoy will fly to Moscow – Axios Witkoff arrives in Oslo for meeting with Zelenskyy Norway confirms talks between Zelenskyy and Trump's envoys in Oslo Zelenskyy says he would stand in elections if held before end of war Russians complain of outages affecting VK social media platform following Ukrainian attack Drones attack Russia's Leningrad Oblast: oil terminal on fire, power cuts reported Putin's aide says trilateral talks will depend on the situation on battlefield Russians attack evacuation group in Kharkiv Oblast, injuring two police officers – video, photos Drones hit one of Russia's largest chemical plants in Novomoskovsk – photos and video Zelenskyy: Russia has launched over 100 ballistic missiles against Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast in past two weeks Zelenskyy shares details of call with Finnish and Norwegian leaders after their talks with Putin Ukraine-US-Russia talks could take place in Abu Dhabi or Switzerland – Sky News Trump says end of war is closer than ever before EU's chief diplomat: US negotiators have been pushing Ukraine towards surrender for almost two years US vice president says US and Ukraine are partners but differ on energy strikes on Russia NATO believes Europe must step up support for Ukraine to deter Putin – Bloomberg FT: US threatens to halt arms supplies to Ukraine under PURL programme Putin says he was ready to resume talks "as early as 21 September", but on Russia's terms Trump says he has held phone calls on ending the war in Ukraine Meeting is what matters: Zelenskyy's office responds to idea of phone call with Kremlin Trump greets children dressed in Russian costumes at White House Halloween event Zelenskyy: Russians planning further ballistic missile strikes Putin proposes to relocate Russian factories to Africa Russians kill man in Zaporizhzhia Oblast and attack public transport in Zaporizhzhia for third time in one day – video Kremlin awaits further dialogue with European leaders Trump says Zelenskyy and Putin will meet "soon"What сomes after the war: Bosnia's lesson for Ukraine Finnish president reports on conversation with Zelenskyy after call with Putin German ambassador: Friendship with Russia will not be restored – Putin threw it out of the window Zelenskyy: We are ready to end this war as quickly as possible Russia's war against Ukraine is really about Donbas – Rubio European Council president says communication channel with Kremlin remains open, but Russia not ready for dialogue US proposes restart of Nord Stream as part of peace deal with Russia Zelenskyy: Russians struck Kyiv with 21 missiles "almost immediately after" peace talks – photos, video EU discusses envoy for possible talks with Putin, Finnish president among candidates, Politico says Trump's envoy Witkoff and Putin end nearly three-hour meeting Trump's envoy Witkoff calls Putin a "humanitarian" during meeting in Russia Russian Su-30SM fighter jet crashes in Kaliningrad Oblast – video EU awaits envoy Witkoff's report on meeting with Putin in Russia: Ukraine talks key issue Russia releases 74-year-old American prisoner during envoy Witkoff's visit Putin begins meeting with Trump's envoy Witkoff Witkoff arrives in St Petersburg for meeting with Putin Rubio: Ukrainians have been doing "extraordinary things", but without US aid, Ukraine would not exist Russian online marketplace Ozon reports attack on warehouse in St Petersburg – photo, videos Drones strike one of Russia's main gas condensate plants, which also produces diesel EU did not ask Zelenskyy to "tone down" remarks on Trump – Politico Russia could export up to 3.5 million tonnes of diesel per month by year-end Zelenskyy: Ukraine did not strike overnight, while Russia hit gas stations and energy infrastructure Lithuanian PM suggests Allies ask Ukraine to strike more Russian data centres Kremlin says consultations on energy ceasefire are still ongoing Zelenskyy: US should have concluded a "diesel agreement" with Ukraine EU has not yet seen Russia comply with the energy ceasefire Kremlin claims Trump wants Zelenskyy replaced because he is not making "difficult decisions"Ukraine's foreign minister: Russia violated "energy ceasefire" immediately after it was announced Zelenskyy: EU will provide Ukraine with €3bn in military aid next week

6 Nov 2026 16:56 UTCRelays CBS News

UkrinformUkraine

Zelensky to visit Türkiye on October 31, Turkish Presidency announces Frames ship attacks as a Russian pattern of terror

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Defense forces strike Iskander-M launcher in Russia’s Kursk region Ukraine imposes new sanctions on Russia's Rassvet satellite system, 39 shadow fleet vessels Drones strike Russian oil refinery and military canning plant, media report Intelligence data: How many Su-34 fighter-bombers has Russia lost, and how many remain in service?National Bank revises 2026 real GDP forecast downward Over 460 flights delayed or canceled in Moscow, St. Petersburg amid drone attack – media Ukraine strikes Russian airfield with Neptune missiles, two Su-34s destroyed Ukrainian forces strike Russian drone depots, fuel storage site, drone launch site Russian FPV drone strikes bus in central Zaporizhzhia, injuring four Drones target one of Russia’s largest chemical complexes in Bashkortostan, media report Drone attack targets Moscow, prompting airport restrictions Zelensky: Ukraine hopes to hold trilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi by Nov 10 Russian forces strike Kharkiv, killing one and injuring three Zelensky: Russia appears serious about Abu Dhabi meeting Zelensky: Abu Dhabi meeting depends on U.S. side Fire reported at steelworks in Russia's Lipetsk after attack – social media Zelensky-Putin meeting needed to discuss the most sensitive issues, Sybiha says Outcome of Oleshky humanitarian operation could pave the way for further steps in peace process, Sybiha says Nordic countries have provided Ukraine with nearly $50B in aid since full-scale invasion began, Sybiha says Ukraine seeks to end war but will take no unilateral steps, Sybiha says President Stubb, Prime Minister Støre hold phone call with President Putin Zelensky and Estonian president discuss achieving peace in Ukraine Drone attack sparks fires at industrial facilities in Russia’s Voronezh region Trump says US ready to do business with Ukraine and Russia after war Zelensky: Ukraine ready for negotiations at any time; Russia determines whether they take place Zelensky to attend G20 summit in Florida for talks with Trump and Putin if invited Drones attack military plant in Moscow region Trilateral talks could be held in early November following Witkoff–Putin meeting, Zelensky says Kremlin says trilateral talks could resume in November Zelensky on meeting with Witkoff: There are proposals on ceasefire, NATO-like security guarantees Zelensky, Witkoff begin talks in Oslo President Zelensky arrives in Norway Ukraine’s FP-1 drones hit oil and digital infrastructure in St. Petersburg Drones strike oil facilities, Ozon warehouse and VKontakte data center in St. Petersburg Russia’s Ryazan oil refinery shuts down key processing unit after drone attack – Reuters Drones and balloons attacking Moscow and Moscow region as four airports shut down Defense forces use drones to destroy Russian Mi-8 helicopter in Luhansk region Ukraine’s SOF ambush enemy in Russia and seize documents Europe must be involved in decisions on ending war – Zelensky Zelensky talks to Stubb and Støre after their call with Putin Zelensky meets Lithuanian Seimas speaker to discuss Ukraine’s European integration General Staff confirms strike on Yelets plant producing batteries for aerial bombs and Iskander-M missiles President: Ukraine ready to halt strikes on oil refineries if Russia stops attacks on energy sector Zelensky: Energy truce could signal Russia’s readiness to end war Kremlin says preparations underway for Trump-Xi-Putin meeting Zelensky: Ukraine seeks strong ties with U.S. and partners, free of misunderstandings Rosneft fears long-term damage from prolonged war in Ukraine – Bloomberg Ukraine’s capitulation would amount to the capitulation of us all, Merz says Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 2,090 over past day Zelensky: US has power and means to compel Russia to agree to real energy truce Zelensky: Ready to work with Rada on election solutions if fighting stops for 60 days Zelensky: Ukraine will respond if Russia rejects energy truce Zelensky briefs von der Leyen on Russian strikes on energy infrastructure after Trump's ceasefire announcement Steinmeier urges China to use its influence on Russia to end war against Ukraine Zelensky: Intelligence reports Russia preparing new ballistic missile strikes Expert: Russia must accept reality of NATO’s 32 member countries Ukraine is teaching the world to fight drones and use them in combat, Netanyahu says Zelensky announces security meeting in Brussels with U.S., Ukrainian, EU and NATO representatives Zelensky: Public outcry helped restore Starlink speeds to required levels Russia's war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,850 over past day UK PM urges Trump to ensure Ukraine has access to Starlink Media reports: Fire breaks out near military airfield in Voronezh after missile alert Merz: Lasting peace in Ukraine impossible without Europe's participation ‘Nothing personal between me and Trump’: Zelensky comments on tensions with U.S.Czech president: Europe must close “gap” and play more active role in Ukraine peace talks India will support all efforts to achieve peace in Ukraine – Modi Zelensky names hardest day for him during war Finnish PM Orpo arrives in Kyiv Zelensky outlines joint projects with Norway to counter Shahed drones and strengthen air defense Zelensky not to wait for Witkoff in Oslo after his return from Russia Zelensky meets President of Storting, leaders of Norwegian political parties Zelensky discusses next steps toward just peace with Støre in Norway Putin announces release of American Stephen Hubbard during meeting with Witkoff Data center attacked overnight in Russian-occupied Donetsk Ukraine is a partner “in a certain sense” but should stop striking Russian oil refineries, Vance says Drones strike oil pumping station in Russia’s Tambov region, media report War update: 206 clashes on front line in 24 hours as Russian forces step up attacks on Southern Slobozhanskyi axis Russia's war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,560 over past day Zelensky: Russia has attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure 76 times since Trump announced truce Zelensky on diesel deal: Ukraine cannot accept it, as gas and banks could be next Drone attack targets industrial facilities in Russia's Stavropol Krai Trump comments on Russia's violation of energy truce Zelensky: Russia not complying with energy ceasefire as of now Zelensky: Ukraine attacks no energy facilities last night, while Russia struck petrol stations and energy infrastructure Russia attacks six Ukrainian energy facilities today, Zelensky says We will waste time if we play around with Russian compromises – Zelensky Senators urge Trump to withdraw Putin's invitation to G20 summit

30 Oct 2026 15:40 UTC

Fox NewsUnited States

Trump Russia deal could fuel Putin's war, ex-NATO commander warns as Zelenskyy says 'nyet' Includes an expert's account of the strike

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Ukraine targets Russia with over 1,000 drones, killing 2 as Moscow holds last day of elections Ukraine's Starlink restored as Elon Musk claims Kyiv violated terms of service 'to kill people'Trump is trying ‘The Art of the Deal’ in Ukraine but what must Putin give up?Ukraine's Zelenskyy open to freezing front lines in ceasefire with Russia Trump tries different approach with Russia to bring Americans relief amid ongoing war with Ukraine US could play role in united Ireland push after Trump's backing, Irish PM says Zelenskyy accuses Putin of defying Trump's ceasefire push, sends pointed message to White House Trump calls for Ukraine to replace Zelenskyy after clash over Russia diesel deal: 'Get a new president'

11 Oct 2026 21:56 UTC

NPRUnited States

2026 midterms could be the most expensive on record. And, Macron condemns protests Links energy strikes to severe consequences

19 Oct 2026 11:15 UTC

PBS NewsHourUnited States

Russian missiles pound Kyiv as Moscow says over 800 Ukrainian drones downed Puts the civilian toll in a longer-term context

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American imprisoned by Russia released as Witkoff meets and praises Putin WATCH: Vance defends U.S. envoy Witkoff calling Putin a 'humanitarian' after prisoner release Putin agrees to resume trilateral Russia-Ukraine-U.S. talks next month Zelenskyy says early warning system for Russian missile attacks resumes after call with Rubio Zelenskyy pushes for 'clear' postwar security guarantees in Ukraine Aid operation and evacuations in Oleshky amid brief truce agreed to by Russia and Ukraine Ukraine disputes Elon Musk's claim that its military violated Starlink's terms of service Musk says he was behind Starlink speed restriction after service in Ukraine is restored Zelenskyy says Ukraine got no early warning from partners as Russia hits the power grid again Presidential race in Bulgaria heads to runoff due to record low turnout Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall in debate blames Ukraine war, not Iran war, for high diesel prices Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard after over 4 years in prison, during a visit from U.S. envoy Witkoff Homeland Security grants temporary deportation reprieve for more than 100,000 Ukrainians and Sudanese Zelenskyy says Russia strikes energy facilities despite Trump claim of an energy ceasefire

22 Oct 2026 14:58 UTC

Daily MaverickSouth Africa

Ukraine pauses strikes on Russian refineries after pressure from Trump, WSJ reports Reports the Kremlin's opposition to a ceasefire

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US threatens to block arms for Ukraine over refinery attacks, FT reports Russia frees retired US schoolteacher in goodwill gesture as Putin meets Witkoff EU leaders rally around Zelenskiy as Trump calls Ukrainian strikes on Russia a ‘disgrace’Austria expels four Vienna-based Russian diplomats on security grounds

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CGTNChina

Ukraine, Russia prepare for trilateral talks as fighting intensifies Emphasizes Zelenskyy's front-line freeze proposal

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Russia, US, Ukraine signal plans for trilateral talks in November Putin says talks must focus on security for Russia, Ukraine and Europe Russia and Ukraine agree to resume peace talks next month Zelenskyy says he supports ceasefire, trilateral talks with US, Russia Putin meets with US envoy Witkoff for talks on Ukraine settlement Zelenskyy, US envoy Witkoff discuss ceasefire proposals in Oslo US envoy arrives in St. Petersburg to meet with Putin on Ukraine Trump's 'energy ceasefire' claim: What's behind and how nations react Trump says Russia and Ukraine reached 'energy ceasefire'Zelenskyy ready to freeze front lines, rejects territorial concessions Zelenskyy says open to freezing front lines as path toward ceasefire Kremlin: Contacts on Trump's energy ceasefire are continuing

28 Oct 2026 03:57 UTC

China DailyChina

Finnish president, Norwegian PM hold phone call with Putin on Ukraine conflict Carries Ushakov's election-sabotage accusation

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Russia agrees to 3-way peace talks, Kremlin says Russia ready to resume trilateral talks with US, Ukraine in mid-November Zelensky says ready to run in wartime elections Trump's 'energy ceasefire' claim, diesel deal with Russia raise tensions with Ukraine Trump announces Russia-Ukraine 'energy ceasefire', Zelensky says unaware of deal Zelensky and US envoys discuss peace process Putin, Trump hold phone talks on Ukraine crisis, energy supply Washington envoy visits Moscow for talks on Kyiv Trump waives major Russia sanctions, tariffs European leaders question Trump's Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire

27 Oct 2026 12:22 UTC

Global TimesChina

Zelensky, US envoy Witkoff discuss ceasefire proposals in Oslo Reports ceasefire-format discussions in Oslo

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XinhuaChina

Russia says Ukraine strikes its oil refineries, gas-chemical complex Carries Ushakov's election-sabotage accusation

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Finnish president, Norwegian PM hold phone call with Putin on Ukraine conflict Russia, U.S., Ukraine to hold talks in UAE in November: Kremlin Explainer: Will new Russia-Ukraine talks deliver peace?Russia ready to resume trilateral talks with U.S., Ukraine in mid-November Putin meets U.S. special envoy Witkoff in St. Petersburg Zelensky open to freezing conflict with Russia along current frontline Zelensky says ready to run in wartime elections 1 killed in Russian strikes on Ukrainian data center, military-industrial facilities Massive drone assault hits multiple Russian regions Trump announces Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire," Zelensky says unaware of deal Roundup: Trump's "energy ceasefire" claim, diesel deal with Russia raise tensions with Ukraine Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant worker killed in Ukrainian drone attack Kremlin unaware of possible Putin-Trump-Zelensky contact: spokesman Russian drone strike kills 14 at Ukraine train station as Moscow reports massive drone attack Zelensky says Ukraine ready to freeze front lines but rejects territorial concessions 2 killed, 34 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine Putin, Trump hold phone talks on Ukraine crisis, energy supply Trump urges Zelensky to "make a deal" with Russia

30 Oct 2026

South China Morning PostHong Kong

Ukraine getting early warnings about Russian missiles again, ‘grateful’ Zelensky says Reports Ukraine's account of requests for secrecy

6 more from South China Morning Post

Musk admits he throttled Ukraine’s Starlink speeds, as access is restored Zelensky seeks to ease US tensions as Trump accuses him of stalling peace Russia’s top independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta ‘killed’ by Kremlin pressure Russia-Ukraine truce for Oleshky allows aid mission to help starving residents Ukraine clears key hurdle in EU membership bid Putin orders 15,500 additional troops for Russian army

20 Oct 2026 09:44 UTC

The HankyorehSouth Korea

Norwegian and Finnish leaders have a “surprise call” with Putin… “A crack in the Nordic united front” Translated headline. Original: 노르웨이·핀란드 정상, 푸틴과 ‘깜짝 통화’…유럽 단일대오 삐걱 Quotes a lawmaker confirming the prisoners' arrival

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Putin refuses to back down on territorial claims as U.S., Russia and Ukraine prepare for ‘peace talks’: What is he aiming for? [News Analysis]Putin agrees to trilateral peace talks… Zelensky also says, “A ceasefire is possible based on the current front line”Zelensky: “A ceasefire along the current front line is possible”… Putin also agrees to resume trilateral talks to end the war Russia: “Energy ceasefire talks are underway”… attacks on Ukraine continue Trump, in a rush, piles on reckless moves, including unilateral announcement of a “Russia-Ukraine energy truce”Trump: “Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire”… Zelenskyy: “If Russia agrees, we agree too”Trump: “Tariffs could be raised to as much as 50% for those who take advantage of the United States”Russian independent media outlet founded by Nobel laureate shuts down: “The regime killed us”40,000 tons of Russian diesel fuel head for New York… first export since Trump eased sanctions Life is too short to look for meaning in Trump's words Fallout from U.S.-Russia transit deal: Six Republican and Democratic senators jointly criticize it, call for “immediate withdrawal”Trump, who decided to import Russian diesel, responds to Zelensky’s criticism: “Ukraine needs a new leader”Samsung Electronics posts 100 trillion won in quarterly profit, a first in Korea

28 Oct 2026 07:38 UTC

The Korea HeraldSouth Korea

Next Ukraine talks depends on Middle East: Kremlin aide Emphasizes free will and humanitarian principles

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Putin agrees to resume 3-way peace talks with Ukraine and US Zelenskyy, US hail 'productive' talks to end Trump feud Trump announces energy ceasefire with Russia US-brokered truce appears to hold in Ukrainian town close to starvation US hopes diesel deal can 'soften' Moscow [Contribution] From Zeitenwende to strategic industrial partnership: A new chapter in Germany-Korea defense cooperation [Wang Son-taek] Why did Kim Jong-un visit Dandong?Gas prices under Trump edge past Biden's as midterms loom Korea defense industry faces shifting battlefield demands in Estonia

29 Oct 2026 05:46 UTCRelays Reuters

Yonhap News AgencySouth Korea

Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries after 15 days, responding to intensifying airstrikes Translated headline. Original: 우크라, 15일만에 러 정유시설 공격 재개…공습 격화에 대응 Explains the prisoners' potential intelligence value

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US seeks rapprochement with Russia, urges Europe to “watch its words on Russia”Europe uneasy over Trump’s pro-Russia moves… fears of being sidelined in Ukraine peace talks Under pressure from Trump, Ukraine halts strikes on Russian oil refineries until the US midterm elections Zelensky: “Trilateral talks must be held between the 6th and 10th of next month”; Kremlin cautious (roundup)Zelensky: “Trilateral talks should be held between the 6th and 10th of next month” … Kremlin cautious Europe, which had shut Russia out, opens direct talks… shifts stance toward Trump, who is “on Putin’s side”Norwegian and Finnish leaders have ‘surprise call’ with Putin … Denmark and Sweden push back (Roundup)Norwegian and Finnish leaders have ‘surprise call’ with Putin…some in Europe uneasy After Putin, Zelenskyy also speaks by phone with Nordic leaders… Will negotiations gain momentum? (Roundup)After Putin, Zelenskyy also speaks with Nordic leaders… Will negotiations gain momentum?Kremlin on resumption of trilateral talks: “There are no restrictions on military action”Zelensky: “US-Russia-Ukraine trilateral working-level talks could be held next month”Zelensky: “U.S.-mediated trilateral talks to end the war in Abu Dhabi early next month”Putin: “We are pursuing a final peace agreement, not a short-term one… Eastern Ukraine is Russian land”Russia and Ukraine say they’ll hold trilateral talks… yet casualties mount in exchange of strikes targeting capitals (2nd comprehensive report)Russia and Ukraine Talk of Trilateral Talks, as Casualties Mount in Fierce Exchanges Targeting Capitals (Roundup)“U.S. envoys rebuked Zelensky in meeting: ‘Trump is furious over your criticism’”Russia agrees to trilateral peace talks, yet fires missiles at a residential area in Kyiv Putin agrees to resume trilateral talks to end the war with the US and Ukraine… Will they be held for the first time in nine months?Russia says preparations underway for Putin-Trump-Xi trilateral talks next month (comprehensive)Zelensky, under pressure from Trump, discusses plan to end the war with U.S. envoy Witkoff [Shorts] Ukraine strikes oil and logistics facilities in 'Putin's hometown'[Video] Ukraine strikes oil and logistics infrastructure in 'Putin's hometown' with long-range drones Ukraine launches an unprecedented strike on infrastructure in Putin’s hometown despite Trump’s efforts to dissuade it Central Asian app goes down after Ukrainian drone strikes Russian data center Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’ comes to nothing… Russia continues attacks on Ukraine’s Black Sea ports Trump Says Russia and Ukraine Reached an “Energy Ceasefire” Deal, but Russia Continues Airstrikes (Update 2)Ukraine attacks Moscow airport with drones timed to Putin's private plane's arrival Ukrainian environmental group urges U.S. politicians to “bar tankers carrying Russian oil from entering ports”As if mocking Ukraine over ‘Starshield outage’… Putin: “Mr. Musk is a genius”Local ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine takes effect in Oleshky… another missile strikes Kyiv Trump: “If companies that came to the U.S. take advantage of us, we could raise tariffs to 50%”Despite Trump’s disapproval… NATO to supply Ukraine with weapons “cheaply and quickly”New York stocks rise as SpaceX results boost tech shares; Nasdaq up 1.1% (综合)Oil prices mixed amid Middle East tensions and hopes for Russia-Ukraine talks… WTI down 0.7%Has the U.S. cut off intelligence sharing? Ukraine: “We haven’t received early warnings of airstrikes for a second day”Trump-Mediated Deal Brings Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks to a Complete Halt… Meeting with U.S. Envoy Put on Hold Zelensky: “Russia attacked Ukraine’s gas facilities … violating the energy truce”US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles worth 2.8 trillion won to Ukraine Russian foreign minister attends US-hosted G20 meeting… group photo scrapped amid European backlash Putin: “We don’t want war with Europe… We support steps to restore relations”North Korea-Russia economic cooperation deepens… Russian online job ads also promote North Korean workers Zelensky: “Let’s hold trilateral talks next month, from the 6th to the 10th” … Russia: “After the 4th” (2nd comprehensive report)U.S. proposes joint oil ventures with Russia as a card in ending the war in Ukraine Russia-Ukraine local ceasefire begins in Oleshky… retaliatory strikes elsewhere (2nd comprehensive report)Localized ceasefire begins in Oleshky between Russia and Ukraine…retaliatory strikes continue elsewhere (Comprehensive)Japan signs defense equipment transfer agreement with Finland, opening the way for arms exports White House: Fighting in Oleshky, Ukraine, to stop from the 29th… Melania mediates After Trump–Putin diesel deal, first 40,000 tons of Russian diesel bound for the US Controversy over Starlink speed limits continues… Ukraine: “Nothing has changed”Russia: “Nuclear stability talks with the US must urgently resume”Ukraine’s intelligence and air defenses breached… civilian casualties continue in Russian attacks Zelensky: “I hope for trilateral talks with the U.S. and Russia during the G20 summit”EU to begin Arctic satellite surveillance next year… a new strategy to counter US, Chinese and Russian ambitions Zelensky: “We held back on attacks after Trump mentioned a ‘ceasefire,’ but Russia continues”Russian minister visiting Pyongyang: “Thank you for sending troops to Kursk… Hope to strengthen friendship”U.S. shows two faces toward NATO, too… publicly says “defeat Russia,” while pressuring Ukraine behind the scenes Russia says it is “currently in contact” on whether an “energy truce” has been agreed Takaichi: “Korea is an important neighbor... We will further strengthen relations in areas such as security and the economy”

30 Oct 2026 21:14 UTC

CNewsFrance

Vladimir Putin says he is ready to “go to war” against Europe, but hopes it won’t come to that Translated headline. Original: Vladimir Poutine affirme être prêt à «partir en guerre» contre l'Europe, mais n'espère pas en arriver jusque-là Leads with Moscow's claim of election disruption

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Russia: What we know about the “unprecedented” Ukrainian drone attack on the final day of the parliamentary elections Ukraine war: Moscow’s mayor accuses Kyiv of an “unprecedented” drone attack aimed at “disrupting the parliamentary elections”War in Ukraine: A meeting between Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin to be arranged “very soon,” according to Donald Trump War in Ukraine: “Operation M&M’s”—what is this new campaign aimed at paralyzing Russian airports?Russian parliamentary elections: Kremlin party projected to win War in Ukraine: Volodymyr Zelensky accuses Russia of intensifying its strikes to “put pressure” ahead of trilateral negotiations 50 watchtowers, fences, cameras... The XXL military security setup surrounding Vladimir Putin’s villa “We are not preparing for combat”: Vladimir Putin says Russia is not preparing to attack Europe

29 Oct 2026 21:46 UTC

France 24France

Russia and Ukraine trade strikes overnight as Moscow signals readiness for peace talks Frames the attack as a maritime-law violation

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Ukraine ‘losing people and time’, Zelensky says after Oslo talks Ukrainian drone attack on Saint Petersburg kills one, sets refinery ablaze Trump touts surprise 'energy ceasefire' – Zelensky says he hasn't seen details, Moscow silent Residents leave Russian-occupied Oleshky in evacuation operation Aid mission set to enter Ukraine's Oleshky as localised ceasefire holds for third day At least 13 killed in 'horrific' Russian drone strike at Ukraine train station After French Riots, Curfews & Calm .. is a new Storm Brewing ? Plus Ukraine & Israel ‘No change’ in Russia’s attitude on war shown by deadly attacks, Zelensky says Ukraine talks: US envoy meets Vladimir Putin in Russia OpenAI scraps release of its latest AI model over safety concerns Russia's bastion of free press Novaya Gazeta shuts down under Kremlin pressure US envoy Steve Witkoff thanks Vladimir Putin for diesel deal at Ukraine talks in Russia Ukraine deploys drone to airlift wounded soldier in 'world-first' operation Ukraine war: "Mothers of Kherson" opera opens in Poland Kyiv power plant hit by Russian missile without warning from allies Russia pounds Ukrainian cities, spares energy targets for first time since Trump 'ceasefire'Trump, Zelensky clash over diesel deal as Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 21, including children US, Europe and Ukraine hold 'constructive discussions' on joint plan to end war

22 Oct 2026 01:51 UTC

Le MondeFrance

Those responsible for the energy crisis are in Washington and Moscow Translated headline. Original: Les responsables de la crise énergétique sont à Washington et à Moscou Details NATO's planned regional surveillance support

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A tanker carrying Russian diesel fuel sails toward New York, a first since the agreement between Russia and the United States “They killed us”: Independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta announces it is closing “Novaya Gazeta”: Nobel committee calls on Russia “to end the repression”

25 Sep 2026 09:00 UTCOpinion

Der SpiegelGermany

Ukraine war: Alexander Stubb and Jonas Gahr Støre spoke with Vladimir Putin by phone Translated headline. Original: Russland: Finnlands Präsident und Norwegens Premier haben erstmals mit Wladimir Putin telefoniert Includes the EU's condemnation of the attacks

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Russia: Drone debris apparently hits train after massive Ukrainian attack Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants talks with the US and Russia “as soon as possible”Ukraine war: Russia agrees to trilateral meeting with the US and Ukraine Ukraine war: Zelensky says he is open to freezing the front line Ukraine War: Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner Speak with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Norway St. Petersburg: Footage shows fires after drone attacks Saint Petersburg: Russia reports massive drone attack – apparently one dead Ukraine: “We had hoped for a ceasefire. But it never came”Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Attacks Kyiv with Missiles Ukraine war: Volodymyr Zelenskyy reports more than 100 missiles against Kyjiw (Kyiv) in two weeks Russia: Drone debris apparently hits train after massive Ukrainian attack Despite US mediation efforts, Ukraine and Russia continue mutual attacks Ukraine war: Kyiv reports attack with ballistic missiles from Russia News: PHP security risk, Merz in the Western Balkans, Conference of Minister-Presidents, Hubertus Heil Russia releases imprisoned US citizen Stephen James Hubbard Donald Trump: US senators criticize Trump’s diesel deal with Russia Dnipro: Ukraine reports 13 killed after Russian attack on train station Vladimir Putin: US special envoy Steve Witkoff calls Kremlin chief a “humanist”Russia releases detained US citizen Stephen James Hubbard Nuclear disarmament: Donald Trump open to a three-way meeting with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping Ukraine: Volodymyr Zelenskyy laments continued throttling of Starlink in Ukraine Russia-Ukraine war: Volodymyr Zelenskyy laments lack of warning about Russian missiles Ukraine accuses Russia of glide bomb attack on residential buildings Gerhard Schröder visits Moscow Hyperglobus store – employees applaud Russia reports Ukrainian attack on Moscow involving around 650 drones

27 Oct 2026 10:39 UTC

Deutsche WelleGermany

Denmark's Frederiksen criticizes Finland and Norway for calling Putin without coordinating with allies, despite consultation with Ukraine Adds South Korean criticism of its government's approach

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Ukraine, Russia trade strikes after Witkoff talks Zelenskyy visits Norway amid Trump White House tensions Ukraine: Zelenskyy accuses Russia of ceasefire violations Ukraine: Russia hits Kyiv with air strikes ahead of trilateral talks Ukraine: Russia hits Kyiv with airstrikes ahead of trilateral talks Ukraine's Zelenskyy irked by US-Russia-China summit Ukraine and Russia begin Oleshky ceasefire for aid mission Russia, Ukraine agree to US-brokered, 1 city ceasefire Russia arrests German man, calls him a Ukraine 'mercenary'Ukraine got 'no warning' of Russian ballistic strikes, Zelenskyy says Trump defends Russia sanctions waivers, accuses Zelenskyy of 'prolonging war'Russia: Critical newspaper 'Novaya Gazeta' to close Bulgaria holds presidential elections amid divisions over Ukraine war How reliant is Ukraine on the US-controlled Starlink internet service?Romanian fighter jets shoot down 2 drones over Black Sea EU summit: European leaders pledge support for Ukraine's Zelenskyy At summit, EU leaders pledge support for Ukraine's Zelenskyy Ukraine says Russia launched strikes hours after Donald Trump announced an 'energy ceasefire'Trump, Putin agree on deal to release Russian diesel to US, world markets Latvia: Ruling party leads in exit polls amid populist gains

27 Oct 2026 12:54 UTC

MeduzaLatvia

Estonian prime minister refuses to tone down rhetoric on Russia despite U.S. requests: ‘Putin is a dictator who kills women and children’ Reports Trump's call for a new Ukrainian leader

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European countries fear being sidelined in Russia–Ukraine peace talks but can’t agree on how to secure a seat at the table, FT reports Pentagon urges Baltic NATO allies to tone down rhetoric about Russia, citing remarks likening Putin to a ‘rat in a corner’Moscow mayor says more than 800 Ukrainian drones headed toward Russian capital as reports emerge of fire at Samara region oil refinery Pentagon asked NATO countries to soften their rhetoric about the Russian threat. Probably because of Estonia, where Putin was called a “cornered rat”More than 800 Ukrainian drones were heading toward Moscow. Telegram channels report a fire at an oil refinery in Samara Oblast.Ukraine says Zelensky is ready to discuss territory with Putin in person Zelensky conveyed to Putin through the leaders of Finland and Norway that he is ready to discuss territorial issues at an in-person meeting Norwegian prime minister denies Putin lectured him and Finnish president on medieval Slavs during call More than 600 drones flew toward Moscow, mayor says, as three airports restricted flights Norway’s prime minister said Putin did not lecture on medieval Slavs during a conversation with him and Finland’s president More than 600 drones were heading toward Moscow. Three Moscow airports restricted operations Kremlin says U.S.-Russia-Ukraine peace talks will take place in Abu Dhabi after November 4, depending on battlefield conditions Peace talks will take place after November 4, the Kremlin said. The date will depend on the situation on the battlefield and the “overall situation”Putin turns a half-hour call with European leaders into a 90-minute history lecture. Trump says a three-way summit could happen ‘very soon.’Putin spent a call with Finnish and Norwegian leaders lecturing them on Slavic history, FT reports Trump says he hopes to meet with Putin and Zelensky ‘very soon’Ukrainian drones strike Russia’s Tula region, reportedly sparking fire at chemical plant FT: Putin lectured the leaders of Finland and Norway on Slavic history during a conversation Finnish and Norwegian leaders discuss Ukraine peace with Putin as a source close to the Kremlin warns of escalating hybrid warfare with Europe Finnish and Norwegian leaders spoke with Putin by phone about ending war in Ukraine The leaders of Finland and Norway spoke with Putin by phone about ending the war with Ukraine “When you have no electricity, water or heating, every day matters.” Ukraine wants to hold trilateral talks with Russia and the US a week earlier Two killed, 17 injured in Ukrainian drone and missile strikes on Russia’s Voronezh, regional governor says Ukraine attacked Voronezh with drones and missiles. Two people were killed and 17 injured The U.S. proposes a demilitarized zone in Donbas. Kyiv refuses to surrender territory. Putin insists it was Russia’s all along.The Telegraph names five candidates to take part in talks with Putin on behalf of Europe. They include the prime ministers of Italy, Denmark and Norway Putin cites unspecified genetic research to claim Russians and Ukrainians are ‘one people’Why Kyiv is skeptical of Trump’s renewed peace negotiations with Russia and Ukraine “All this is pushing Zelensky toward a soft-form capitulation.” The US is once again pursuing a peaceful settlement to Russia’s war with Ukraine. But Kyiv is not expecting a major breakthrough U.S., Russia, and Ukraine discuss resuming trilateral peace talks in November as missile and drone strikes continue Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow and surrounding region leave two injured Vance defends Trump envoy’s ‘humanitarian’ praise for Putin The Kremlin says it is ready to resume talks in a trilateral format, but sees “not much” that is “useful” in new proposals from the EU and Ukraine Witkoff arrives in St. Petersburg for talks with Putin, where he’s expected to present an ‘updated plan’ to end the war NYT: Trump’s envoys plan to meet Putin in St. Petersburg on Wednesday and seek the release of an American held in Russia Witkoff and Kushner to meet with Putin on October 21 in St. Petersburg Reuters: Trump envoy Steve Witkoff plans to attend Ukraine peace talks with Zelensky in Norway and meet Putin in Russia Reuters: Witkoff plans to meet with Zelensky and Putin in the near future Russia is actively striking factories and bridges in Ukraine — will the Ukrainian economy hold up? Carnegie Politika analysis In pictures: Biggest Ukrainian drone attack yet on St. Petersburg and Leningrad region kills 1, injures 15, and sparks many fires VKontakte users report outages after attack on VK data center in St. Petersburg More than 400 Ukrainian drones flew toward Moscow, school building damaged in Russia’s Kaluga region Son of a Russian Federal Security Service general helps run a company selling mobile data centers amid Ukrainian drone strikes, BBC reports Ukraine knocked out key Yandex data centers. The fallout is being felt across Russia.How Is Yandex Coping With the Aftermath of Ukraine’s Strikes on Its Data Centers? Services Still Aren’t Working Properly in Russia or Abroad. Replacing Damaged Equipment Will Take Up to Six Months. Data Center Protection Is Being Discussed With the Defense Ministry BBC Russian Service: Son of FSB General Profits From Protecting Russian Data Centers From Drone Attacks Trump said he hopes to meet with Putin and Zelensky «very soon»Ukraine Attacks Tula Region With Drones; Telegram Channels Report Fire at Chemical Plant Digital Development Ministry proposes placing strategically important data centers underground or in bunkers Zelensky: Russian ‘humanitarians’ launched a pointed attack on Kyiv immediately after talks Zelensky: Russian “humanists” dealt Ukraine a demonstrative blow immediately after the talks EU looks for someone to lead talks with Putin, with Finnish President Alexander Stubb among candidates, Politico reports Russia strikes Kyiv hours after Putin meets with Trump envoy Witkoff, killing one and injuring more than 20 Witkoff told Putin he was a “humanist”—like Trump. Vance explained it was “something good about a person who freed an American hostage”Trump eyes December G20 summit for Russia–Ukraine peace deal, The Atlantic reports The Atlantic: Trump wants Russia-Ukraine peace agreement signed in December at G20 summit Kremlin says it’s ready to resume trilateral talks but sees little ‘useful’ in new proposals from Ukraine and the EU Putin meets with Chinese Premier Li Qiang immediately after talks with U.S. envoy Witkoff Putin releases U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard, who fought on Ukraine’s side Zelensky: Since Trump announced an energy truce, Russia has struck Ukrainian energy facilities 76 times U.S. lawmakers reportedly offered Ukraine Starlink coverage inside Russia in exchange for halting refinery strikes. Zelensky was receptive, WSJ says.Lithuanian Prime Minister Says Strikes on Data Centers in Russia Will Help Protect Elections in Europe European allies publicly back Zelensky after Trump says Ukraine needs a new president Trump’s special envoys postpone trip to Moscow, Axios reports ‘Trump is really mad’: White House source says president expects Ukraine to stop striking Russian oil refineries Axios: Trump’s special envoys postponed their trip to Moscow Financial Times: The US threatened to block arms shipments to Ukraine and intelligence sharing unless Kyiv stopped strikes on oil refineries.“Trump is very angry.” The US president expects Ukraine to observe the energy truce.Yandex disclaimed responsibility for the consequences of drone attacks “Putin Is a Dictator Who Kills Women and Children.” Estonia’s Prime Minister Refused to Soften Rhetoric Toward Russia (As the US Wanted)Russian rights group documents at least 69 deaths among victims of political persecution since 2022 Yandex withdrew its annual revenue forecast after Ukrainian strikes on data centers Russian online marketplace Ozon lost billions of rubles to Ukrainian drone strikes on its warehouses Ozon lost 30 billion rubles due to Ukraine’s drone attacks on warehouses Trump weighs lifting sanctions on Russian fund once described by U.S. Treasury as Putin’s ‘slush fund,’ NYT reports The Trump administration is considering lifting sanctions on the Russian Direct Investment Fund. Under Biden, US officials called the fund Putin’s “slush fund.”‘When you have no electricity, water, or heating, every day matters’: Ukraine wants to move up trilateral talks with Russia and the U.S. by a week Yandex moves all three of its supercomputers to new site after Ukrainian drone attacks Yandex moved all three of its supercomputers to a new location after attacks by Ukrainian drones Russia’s Digital Development Ministry proposes placing strategically important data centers underground or in bunkers US peace plan would offer Ukraine EU membership in exchange for dropping NATO bid, The Economist reports EU choosing who will lead negotiations with Putin. According to Politico, one candidate is Finnish President Alexander Stubb Russia struck Kyiv several hours after Putin and Witkoff held talks. More than 20 people were injured and one was killed Russia puts Dmitry Bastrakov, founder of nationalist publishing house ‘Black Hundred,’ on wanted list amid reports of an AWOL investigation Putin and U.S. envoy Witkoff hold talks in St. Petersburg as Washington pushes a new plan to end the war in Ukraine ‘Yandex Pay’ partially resumes operations after Ukrainian drone strikes on data centers Yandex Pay partially resumed operations after Ukrainian drone strikes on data centers Lithuanian prime minister says more Ukrainian strikes on Russian data centers could help safeguard European elections from interference EU approves largest expansion of sanctions list against Russia Replacing equipment at Yandex data centers damaged by Ukrainian drone strikes will take about six months, Kommersant reports Financial Times: US threatened to cut off weapons deliveries and intelligence sharing with Ukraine unless Kyiv stopped striking Russian oil refineries ‘A complete sham’: European Parliament condemns Russia’s September elections and refuses to recognize its new lower house as legitimate European Parliament calls the new State Duma illegitimate

30 Oct 2026 15:44 UTCRelays Reuters, Delfi

El PaísSpain

Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian refineries with a major offensive in Samara Translated headline. Original: Ucrania retoma los ataques a refinerías rusas con una gran ofensiva en Samara Reports Radev's claim that Russia benefits

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30 Oct 2026 14:16 UTC

BBC NewsUnited Kingdom

Norway and Finland leaders hold rare call with Putin Quotes Bulgaria on attacks in its waters

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27 Oct 2026 13:12 UTC

The GuardianUnited Kingdom

Oleshky truce appears to hold as two European leaders have ‘frank’ call with Putin Highlights an expert's account of escalating attacks

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Downing Street rejects Witkoff’s description of Putin as a ‘humanitarian’Zelenskyy thanks Trump for resumed intelligence sharing after US Starlink ‘message’Blackouts and water shortages in Kyiv after Russia strikes Ukraine’s energy grid Putin hails Elon Musk’s ‘genius’ amid plans for Russian version of Starlink Russia and Ukraine agree to local ceasefire in Oleshky amid deepening humanitarian crisis Zelenskyy vows to retaliate if Russian strikes on Ukraine’s power grid continue US cancels G20 ‘family photo’ after Australia, UK and others refuse to appear with Russia Retired Michigan teacher released from Russian prison believed he would never be freed Russian society being ‘systematically crushed’ says Novaya Gazeta as newspaper announces closure Russia bombards Kyiv with missiles hours after agreeing to resume talks with Ukraine ‘You are a humanitarian also, sir’: the US feeds Putin with lies as Ukraine’s children take cover and die | Andrew Roth Putin orders release of jailed American as he meets Trump envoy for Ukraine talks US grants deportation reprieve to migrants from Ukraine and Sudan Covid, Brexit and Liz Truss mini-budget led to lasting decline in mental health, study finds

27 Oct 2026 16:03 UTC

ClarínArgentina

Oil prices rise amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and Ukraine Translated headline. Original: Precios del petróleo suben por tensiones en estrecho de Ormuz y Ucrania Highlights Zelenskyy's promised response

46 more from Clarín

Putin accuses the EU and NATO of prolonging the war in Ukraine Norwegian and Finnish leaders speak separately with Putin and Zelensky Zelenski says there will be a meeting between Ukraine, Russia and the US in November Vladimir Putin says Russia is ready to negotiate a final agreement on the war with Ukraine Seven killed in Ukraine in Russian attacks after US envoy's visit to Saint Petersburg Kiev (Kyiv) and Moscow exchange attacks after US envoy’s visit to Russia Russia is open to negotiating with Ukraine but tempers Trump’s optimism The Kremlin is ready to resume trilateral negotiations in November Putin agrees to resume trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States next month Putin agrees to resume trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US Trump envoy Witkoff to meet Putin in St. Petersburg over Ukraine war Trump says Zelenski “has to reach an agreement” with Russia President of Ukraine meets with US envoy in Oslo to get diplomacy back on track A Russian attack kills 7 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets with US and European officials in Oslo Zelensky meets with US envoys after accusing Washington of delaying missile delivery Zelensky accuses the US of delaying the delivery of interceptor missiles to Ukraine U.S. envoy expected to meet with Zelensky and Putin this week, media outlet reports St. Petersburg Under Fire: Ukraine Launched Its Largest Attack on Vladimir Putin’s Hometown EU foreign policy chief says Russian foreign minister presented “lies” at G20 meeting Rubio receives G20 ministers, divided over the wars in Iran and Ukraine Russia’s foreign minister arrives in the US for the G20 meeting Zelensky fears US, Russia and China summit could result in a redistribution of global influence Trump says a meeting between Putin and Zelensky will be organized “very soon”Humanitarian truce begins in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky, occupied by Russia American jailed in Russia on charges of fighting for Ukraine returns to US Ukraine suffers new attacks, and Zelensky criticizes Russia for not changing its stance Trump’s special envoy says “important work” remains after talks with Putin Russia considers US ideas for ending the war in Ukraine vague American released in Russia is “on his way home,” Trump says Russia Releases American Stephen Hubbard During Visit by Trump’s Envoy Rubio says the US was unaware of Ukraine’s problems with Starlink and Starshield Russian Missile and Drone Attack Kills 4 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy Seeks Aid in Norway After Trump’s pressure on Zelensky, Russia says it will only accept a ceasefire in Ukraine on the day elections are held Putin assures Trump that the U.S. and Iran “can and must” reach a peace agreement Russia stands firm as G20 is divided over geopolitical conflicts US government approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine “We have to put up with that,” German minister says while defending dialogue with Russia at G20 Second consecutive day of humanitarian truce in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky Conflict in Ukraine: Musk acknowledged restricting Starlink speeds at the front Trump's envoy and Putin meet in St. Petersburg to discuss the war in Ukraine “Pure atrocity”: Image of one-year-old baby girl killed in Russian attack once again shows the horror of the war in Ukraine Argentina and the Need for a Global Vision Trump says Putin “would like to see a deal” on the war with Ukraine US held “constructive talks” with Ukrainian officials in Miami Trump celebrates diesel deal with Russia ahead of key US elections Trump announces that Putin committed to supplying diesel to the US and the global market

30 Oct 2026 20:00 UTC

teleSUR EnglishVenezuela

Finland, Norway, and Russia Discuss the Ukraine Conflict Relays Trump's claim that Russia is ready for a deal

3 more from teleSUR English

Russia Signals Willingness to Resume Peace Talks in November Russia Does Not Confirm Acceptance of Trump’s Energy Truce Russia Expels Hungarian Diplomats in Retaliatory Move

27 Oct 2026 10:53 (timezone unknown)Relays Xinhua

Mehr News AgencyIran

Trump says Russia, Ukraine agree on ‘energy ceasefire’

12 Oct 2026 05:50 UTC

OkazSaudi Arabia

Kremlin: We are open to more humanitarian ceasefires Translated headline. Original: الكرملين: منفتحون على مزيد من الهدنات الإنسانية Carries Trump's claim that Zelensky opposes ending the war

23 more from Okaz

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26 Oct 2026 12:18 UTC

HürriyetTürkiye

Ukrainian leader Zelenski is coming to Türkiye Translated headline. Original: Ukrayna lideri Zelenski Türkiye'ye geliyor Carries Moscow's stated rejection of a ceasefire

19 more from Hürriyet

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30 Oct 2026 14:13 UTC

CBC NewsCanada

Russia pounds Ukraine's capital Kyiv with missiles and drones, hours after agreeing to peace talks Carries Zelenskyy's account of a civilian vessel

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Russia continues its attacks on power facilities in Kyiv as temperatures drop ahead of winter Aid operation, evacuations underway in Ukraine's stricken city of Oleshky None Russian drone strike kills at least 14 on Ukrainian rail platform Russia, Ukraine begin ceasefire in city of Oleshky as deadly strikes continue elsewhere Ukraine says its military did not violate Starlink terms, disputing Elon Musk claim Zelenskyy says Ukraine again receiving early warning intel after call with U.S. Secretary of State Zelenskyy says Ukraine given no early warning from allies as Russia strikes energy targets Decision clearing path for Russia to join world juniors in Alberta is 'very unwelcome,' minister says Musk says he was behind Starlink speed restriction in Ukraine Canada's Russian envoy returns with advice on how to hit back against Putin U.S. envoy Witkoff meets with Putin in Russia amid report Musk throttled Starlink 12 U.S. senators, including 6 Republicans, tell Trump to drop diesel deal with Russia

22 Oct 2026 11:39 UTC

NDTVIndia

Video: Thick Columns Of Smoke Rise From Russian Oil Refinery After Drone Attack Highlights Ukraine's proposed Black Sea de-escalation

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30 Oct 2026 13:26 UTC

The HinduIndia

Ukraine has resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries, Russia says Details Bulgaria's request for stronger NATO support

31 more from The Hindu

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30 Oct 2026 17:20 UTC

Daily JangPakistan

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan calls U.S. President Trump Translated headline. Original: ترک صدر طیب اردوان کا امریکی صدر ٹرمپ کو فون Relays Rubio's call to focus on ending the war

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28 Oct 2026 22:10 UTC

RapplerPhilippines

Ukraine hits Russian refinery as Zelenskyy says ‘we’re done’ with Trump’s energy truce Reports its own two-day death toll

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The fighting continues to cause civilian deaths and damage. UN monitors verified 328 civilian deaths and 2,105 injuries in Ukraine in September; other accounts describe casualties in Voronezh, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia and on a ship near Romania.

Sources (4)

Aleksandr Gusev, Voronezh Region governor · our summary of RIA Novosti

As quoted in Russian, with a machine translation

“…два человека погибли (мужчины 1960 и 1973 годов рождения)”

No translation yet.

Aleksandr Gusev, Voronezh Region governor · our summary of RIA Novosti

Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration · our summary of Meduza

Our summary of Ukrinform

Both sides describe long-range attacks as part of the war. Ukraine's military says it has struck Russian military facilities; Russian officials report large drone interceptions and continued strikes on Ukraine.

Sources (4)

General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine · our summary of Ukrainska Pravda

“The strikes on a storage facility for Geran drones, a drone port and a fuel and lubricants depot reduce the Russian aggressor's ability to attack Ukraine and civilian…”

General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine · quoted in Ukrainska Pravda

“…two Su-34 frontline fighter-bombers were destroyed at the 11th Mixed Aviation Regiment”

Ukrainian Navy · quoted in Ukrinform

Russian Ministry of Defence · our summary of RIA Novosti

As quoted in Russian, with a machine translation

“…перехвачены и уничтожены 1043 украинских беспилотных летательных аппарата самолетного типа”

Machine translation: “1,043 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles were intercepted and destroyed”

Trump's October 11 energy-ceasefire announcement was disputed. He said both countries had agreed; Zelensky said it was news to him, said Ukraine would agree if Russia did, and reported continued Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities. Peskov said contacts were continuing without confirming an agreement.

Sources (4)

“Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine”

Donald Trump, U.S. president · quoted in Xinhua

Donald Trump, U.S. president · our summary of Xinhua

Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president · our summary of Xinhua, via A8

“…if Russians agree to an energy ceasefire, Ukraine will agree”

Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president · quoted in Xinhua, via A8

The refinery-strike dispute combines U.S. pressure, a reported pause and conflicting accounts of whether Ukraine's forces were ordered to stop. Zelensky said they had not been ordered to refrain from strikes; Alexander Novak said attacks resumed on October 30 after a pause.

Sources (4)

Our summary of Yonhap News Agency, via Wall Street Journal

Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president · our summary of The Kyiv Independent

Alexander Novak, Russian deputy prime minister · our summary of RIA Novosti

As quoted in Russian, with a machine translation

“У нас был в течение какого-то времени перерыв”

Machine translation: “We had a pause for some time”

Peace efforts have included the Oslo talks, a Putin-Witkoff meeting and plans for Abu Dhabi technical talks. Russia says the date depends on battlefield and broader conditions; Zelensky hopes for November 6–10.

Sources (4)

Our summary of Ukrinform

Our summary of Meduza

Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesperson · our summary of Xinhua

Yuri Ushakov, Assistant to Russia's president · our summary of RIA Novosti

The sides remain far apart on territory and the purpose of negotiations. Putin describes the territories at issue as historical Russian land and Russia demands eastern Donbas; Ukraine rejects territorial concessions. Kyiv has called for ceasefire steps, while Putin has argued for a final settlement rather than a short pause.

Sources (4)

Vladimir Putin, Russia's president · our summary of Yonhap News Agency, via Reuters

Russia · our summary of Yonhap News Agency

Ukraine · our summary of Yonhap News Agency

Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president · our summary of Ukrinform

Russia says Europeans will not be invited to the trilateral talks. Zelensky says Ukraine wants to involve Europe but will not abandon a meeting if it proceeds without European representatives; Nordic leaders' direct call with Putin also prompted a dispute about European coordination.

Sources (4)

Yuri Ushakov, Assistant to Russia's president · our summary of RIA Novosti, via Vesti

As quoted in Russian, with a machine translation

“Они туда могут попасть, если купят билеты, но никто их за стол переговоров приглашать не собирается”

Machine translation: “They can get there if they buy tickets, but no one is going to invite them to the negotiating table”

“But we hope that one way or another we will find a way to involve Europe.”

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's president · quoted in Ukrainska Pravda, via European Pravda

“…we will not ruin this opportunity to meet”

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's president · quoted in Ukrainska Pravda, via European Pravda

Jonas Gahr Støre, Norwegian prime minister · our summary of Yonhap News Agency, via NTB

Political figures and commentators give sharply different accounts of responsibility and compromise. Zelensky warned that Russian compromises could waste time and bring new conditions; Rubio described a dangerous stalemate that could end in negotiations or escalation.

Sources (4)

the senators · our summary of Ukrinform

Our summary of RIA Novosti

“This whole war came about because of the NATO enlargement”

Jeffrey Sachs, Economist and political analyst · quoted in TASS

“But I believe we will waste time if we play around with Russian compromises”

Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president · quoted in Ukrinform, via Reuters

The war has damaged infrastructure and weighed on Ukraine's economy. The National Bank of Ukraine revised its 2026 forecast to a 0.4% contraction; the draft 2027 budget allocates $108.3 billion to military spending.

Sources (3)

Our summary of Clarín, via Astra

National Bank of Ukraine · our summary of Ukrainska Pravda

Ukrainian Ministry of Finance · our summary of RIA Novosti

Russia's Prosecutor General's Office disputes the ICC's warrants for Putin and Maria Lvova-Belova over Ukrainian children's deportation, saying the charges and warrants lack legal grounds and evidence.

How coverage differed

Ukrainian outlets and official sources: Focused on Ukraine's ceasefire and security proposals, civilian harm, battlefield claims and strikes described by Kyiv as self-defence or as targeting Russian military capacity.

Russian state outlets and official sources: Emphasized official accounts of air-defense tallies and attacks, territorial claims, conditions for negotiations and opposition to European participation in the trilateral format.

International outlets and news agencies: Covered competing assessments of peace efforts, civilian and maritime impacts, and disputes over the terms, timing and format of talks.

UN and human-rights reporting: Focused on civilian casualties and the commission's findings about attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

Economic and infrastructure reporting: Covered damage to data and logistics infrastructure, company losses, Ukraine's budget needs and sanctions targeting Russia's satellite and shipping networks.

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Accounts conflict Whether Russia and Ukraine had already agreed to the energy ceasefire

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Disputed How much the Stubb–Støre call focused on ending the war

Accounts conflict Whether Ukrainian forces were ordered to halt refinery attacks

Disputed The status of Donbas and whether Ukraine should cede it

Disputed Whether a ceasefire should precede a final settlement

Disputed How much progress the Oslo talks made toward a peace settlement

Accounts conflict Whether Putin devoted a significant part of the call to medieval Slavic history

Disputed Whether European representatives should participate in the trilateral talks

Accounts conflict Whether Sweden's prime minister was informed before the Nordic leaders' call with Putin

Disputed Whether the Nordic leaders' call was an insufficiently coordinated European initiative

Disputed Whether Ukrainian refinery strikes drove global fuel prices higher

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