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Zelensky: Russia Supports a Trilateral Meeting at Team Level
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia backs a trilateral meeting at the level of teams. The dates of the possible meeting are still being agreed.
Ukrainska Pravda · 21 Oct, 21:56
Zelensky says Russia backs a three-way meeting at team level
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia supports a trilateral meeting at the level of negotiating teams. The dates of the possible meeting are still being agreed.
Pravda — ziņas · 21 Oct, 21:56
Russian Su-30 Fighter Jet Crashes in Kaliningrad Region During Training Flight
Russia's Defense Ministry said a Su-30 fighter jet crashed in the Kaliningrad region during a routine training flight. Both crew members ejected and were found alive.
The Moscow Times · 21 Oct, 21:55
Qatar, Turkiye, Pakistan and Indonesia sign 'Badr' defence agreement
Four countries – Qatar, Turkiye, Pakistan and Indonesia – have signed a defence-related memorandum of understanding called 'Badr'. The source gives no details of its contents.
Al Jazeera · 21 Oct, 21:55
New Mexico Attorney General Sues Epstein's Lawyer and Accountant Over Alleged Facilitation of His Crimes
New Mexico's attorney general has filed a civil lawsuit accusing Jeffrey Epstein's longtime attorney and accountant of facilitating and concealing his crimes. The state also wants to bar both men from receiving payments from Epstein's estate while the case proceeds.
The Guardian World · 21 Oct, 21:55
Witkoff: Peace Talks to Continue as Trilateral Technical-Level Meetings
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said talks to end the war in Ukraine will go on as US-Russia-Ukraine meetings at the technical level, after he met Zelenskyy in Oslo and Putin in St Petersburg. American citizen Stephen Hubbard was also released.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 21 Oct, 20:56
India Marks Dussehra as Giant Demon Effigies Are Burned in New Delhi
In New Delhi, India's capital, crowds marked the Hindu festival of Dussehra, or Vijayadashmi, celebrating good over evil by burning demon effigies. The prime minister attended the event.
Euronews · 21 Oct, 20:55
Met Police investigating new rape allegation linked to ex-DUP leader Donaldson
London's Metropolitan Police are investigating a new rape allegation relating to Westminster in 2016. The article links it to Jeffrey Donaldson, former leader of Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).
Politico Europe · 21 Oct, 20:54
Russia's Supreme Court lets father keep daughter taken to Russia without permission
Russia's Supreme Court ruled that a Russian man need not return his daughter to her mother in France, although he took the child to Russia without permission. The court cited France's 'unfriendly' status and NATO membership.
Meduza · 21 Oct, 20:53
Waxwings die in large numbers after hitting glass in Finland
A large number of waxwings migrating south have been found dead after hitting glass surfaces in the Helsinki region. Wildlife rescuers recommend measures such as not washing windows.
NRA · 21 Oct, 20:53
Moscow court fines blogger 30,000 rubles over joke about Telegram unblocking
A magistrate's court in Moscow's Tagansky district fined blogger Yekaterina Kuznetsova 30,000 rubles over a joke that presented Russia's 2020 announcement of unblocking Telegram as current news.
Meduza · 21 Oct, 19:56
Thousands of Greek students demonstrate across the country
Thousands of students took part in demonstrations around Greece on Wednesday, 21 October. France 24 reports that they were inspired by protests in France and elsewhere in Europe.
France 24 · 21 Oct, 19:55
Russian strike hits centre of Sloviansk: five wounded, including two children
Russian forces struck the centre of Sloviansk, Ukraine, on 21 October. Five people were wounded, two of them children.
Pravda — ziņas · 21 Oct, 19:55
Macron makes surprise stop in Saudi Arabia
French President Emmanuel Macron made an unannounced stop in Riyadh during his Gulf tour and met the Saudi crown prince. The visit is described as a show of solidarity.
Al Jazeera · 21 Oct, 19:55
Kansas man, 24, arrested over alleged threats to shoot Donald Trump
A 24-year-old man from Clearwater, Kansas, Jaden J Read, has been arrested and accused by US federal authorities of threatening to kill President Donald Trump ahead of his rally in the Wichita area. He remains in federal custody pending a detention hearing.
The Guardian World · 21 Oct, 19:55
Russia says it is ready to resume talks with Ukraine and the US on ending the war
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Moscow is ready in principle to restart trilateral talks with the US and Ukraine. A new round could take place next month, possibly in Abu Dhabi.
BBC World · 21 Oct, 19:55
Zelenskyy backs freezing front line as first step towards ceasefire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told US broadcaster Fox News that halting fighting along the current front line is the most realistic way to end the war. He stressed that Kyiv must be directly involved in talks and that security guarantees are required.
Euronews · 21 Oct, 19:54
Kremlin says it is ready to resume trilateral talks with US and Ukraine next month
After a meeting between Vladimir Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff, Moscow said it is in principle ready to restart US-Ukraine-Russia talks in mid-November. The Kremlin added that Ukrainian and European proposals for ending the war lack substance.
NRA · 21 Oct, 19:54
Paris Court Hears Riot Suspects in Fast-Track Hearings
At the Tribunal de Paris, judges are overseeing expedited and often chaotic hearings for people detained during recent unrest in France. The New York Times reported on the proceedings.
The New York Times · 21 Oct, 19:54
US envoy again pushes Zelenskyy toward a deal with Russia in Oslo; a day later Norway moves to supply Ukraine with more NASAMS missiles
In Oslo, a US envoy again urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to move toward a deal with Russia. A day later, in the same city, Norway took steps to provide Ukraine with more NASAMS missiles.
Euromaidan Press · 21 Oct, 19:53
Sternenko's foundation: Russia's jet-powered drones now act like small cruise missiles
Euromaidan Press, a Ukrainian news outlet, reports that the foundation of volunteer Serhii Sternenko believes Russian jet-powered drones now behave like small cruise missiles. The available source excerpt does not give the full reasoning.
Euromaidan Press · 21 Oct, 18:55
Macron rejects Trump's claims blaming migrants for French riots
French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned comments by "foreign leaders" on the violent protests in France on October 17. The headline indicates the remarks in question are US President Donald Trump's claims blaming migrants.
France 24 · 21 Oct, 18:55
Drone Strike Kills More Than 150 in Abyei Area of Sudan
A drone strike in the Abyei area has killed more than 150 people during Sudan's civil war. Both warring sides increasingly use drones to hit targets across vast distances, and civilians bear the heaviest toll.
The New York Times · 21 Oct, 18:55
Woman tells Russell Brand trial the comedian treated her 'like an animal'
A woman has given evidence at Southwark crown court in London accusing British comedian Russell Brand of raping her at his home in 2009. Brand denies all charges and has pleaded not guilty.
The Guardian World · 21 Oct, 18:55
Searches carried out at European Parliament in probe involving former RN group
Politico Europe reports searches at the European Parliament as part of an investigation targeting the former group of France's National Rally (RN). The source excerpt gives no further details.
Politico Europe · 21 Oct, 18:55
Catalonia's new far right stirs fear among Muslims as anti-Muslim sentiment reshapes politics
The rise of the Catalan Alliance party in Catalonia is causing alarm among Muslims ahead of Spain's snap election in November. Al Jazeera reports that anti-Muslim sentiment is reshaping the region's politics.
Al Jazeera · 21 Oct, 18:54
The Atlantic: Trump Wants Deals to End the War by Year's End
US President Donald Trump may step up pressure on Ukraine in order to reach agreements ending the war with Russia by the end of 2026, The Atlantic reports.
Ukrainska Pravda · 21 Oct, 18:54
The Atlantic: Trump wants a deal to end the war by the end of the year
The Atlantic reports that US President Donald Trump may step up pressure on Ukraine in order to reach agreements ending the war with Russia by the end of 2026.
Pravda — ziņas · 21 Oct, 18:54
Trump Wants Russia and Ukraine to Sign Peace Deal at December G20 Summit, The Atlantic Reports
U.S. President Donald Trump wants Russia and Ukraine to sign a peace agreement at the December G20 summit in Miami, The Atlantic reports citing sources. Washington is making a new attempt to restart peace talks.
Meduza · 21 Oct, 18:53
Macron urges extreme caution in the Gulf and secures gas supply deal in Qatar
French President Emmanuel Macron, at the end of a two-day state visit to Qatar, warned about the fragile security situation in the Gulf and said France has secured liquefied natural gas supplies for the winter.
Euronews · 21 Oct, 17:56
Europe stands by Ukraine, but how long will its support last?
Europe has committed more money to Ukraine than the US, but analysts warn that a run of elections, especially in France, could threaten future backing. EU leaders aim to agree in December on how to cover a €70bn funding gap for 2027.
Guardian Ukraina · 21 Oct, 17:56
Kremlin ready to resume trilateral talks but sees little of use in new Ukrainian and EU proposals
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Russia is ready to resume talks with the US and Ukraine in mid-November. He added that the new proposals from the EU and Kyiv contained little that was useful for settling the crisis.
Meduza · 21 Oct, 17:55
Europe's far right uses riots to push anti-immigration agenda
After violence hit several European cities last weekend, far-right leaders are blaming liberal governance and open borders and promising to restore order. Italy's prime minister Meloni has issued emergency decrees against violent protesters.
The Guardian World · 21 Oct, 17:55
Kremlin says China is already preparing a three-way summit with US and Russia
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said China has already begun preparing a meeting of the leaders of Russia, the US and China. It could be added to the APEC summit programme in Shenzhen.
Pravda — ziņas · 21 Oct, 17:55
US Envoy Witkoff Calls Russian President Putin a 'Humanitarian'
US envoy Steve Witkoff has publicly praised Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling him a 'humanitarian'. The source gives only this brief detail.
Al Jazeera · 21 Oct, 17:54
Remains of over 40 Ukrainians killed by Polish WWII units found in Łasków, Poland
Remains of more than 40 Ukrainians killed by Polish units during World War II have been found in Łasków, Poland. It is the first such find in years from Ukraine's searches in Poland.
Euromaidan Press · 21 Oct, 17:54