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Trump, Xi and Putin Could Meet in China as Beijing Confirms Historic Summit Discussions
China says it is communicating with Washington and Moscow about a possible three-leader meeting during the November APEC summit, raising questions about Ukraine, nuclear arms control and global power relations. Three World Leaders Could Meet in China as Beijing Confirms Discussions on Historic Summit China has confirmed that discussions are underway about a possible meeting…
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Putin Signals Readiness to Resume Ukraine Peace Talks With U.S. and Kyiv
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — October 21, 2026 — Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled that Moscow is prepared in principle to resume trilateral negotiations involving Russia, Ukraine and the United States, following a meeting with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg. The announcement marks a renewed diplomatic effort to address the war in…
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Trump Turns Up Pressure on Zelenskyy as Kremlin Sees an Opening in US-Ukraine Rift
A growing public dispute between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has become a focus of international attention, with Russian hardliners welcoming the tension while European leaders continue to express support for Kyiv. The consequences for the war remain uncertain. The disagreement intensified after Trump repeatedly criticized Zelenskyy and said it was…
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Trump–Zelenskyy Rift Deepens as Ukraine Faces New Questions Over US Support
Disagreements over Russia sanctions, intelligence support and energy policy are putting renewed pressure on the relationship between Washington and Kyiv. Relations between the United States and Ukraine are facing renewed strain after a series of developments raised questions about Washington’s approach to Russia and the future of its support for Kyiv. A Reuters report published…
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Trump Puts Russia Sanctions on Hold, Drawing Sharp Criticism From Ukraine
The decision pauses key measures designed to increase pressure on Moscow, reopening debate over Washington’s strategy toward Russia and the future of support for Ukraine. President Donald Trump’s decision to waive key Russia-related sanctions and tariffs before they were due to take effect has triggered a fresh political dispute over the direction of US policy…
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Putin Says Russia’s New Security Zone Inside Ukraine Is Not Negotiable
The Russian president says Moscow is establishing a security zone along the border inside Ukrainian territory, raising fresh questions about territorial demands and the prospects for a negotiated settlement. Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that Moscow is establishing a new “security zone” inside Ukraine along the countries’ shared border, declaring that the plan will…
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Russian Strikes Kill Civilians in Kyiv as Zelenskyy Challenges Trump’s Peace Efforts
Ukraine says Russian attacks continued despite Washington’s push for an energy ceasefire, putting Donald Trump’s diplomatic efforts under renewed pressure as civilians face another night of strikes. Russian strikes on Kyiv have killed civilians and damaged critical infrastructure, intensifying the confrontation over efforts by US President Donald Trump to secure an energy ceasefire between Moscow…
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Kremlin Says Energy Ceasefire Contacts Continue as Doubts Grow
The Kremlin said on Tuesday that contacts over a proposed Russia–Ukraine energy ceasefire were continuing, but it did not provide details showing that a fully implemented agreement was in place. The statement follows US President Donald Trump’s announcement of an energy truce. Ukrainian officials have said Russian attacks on energy infrastructure continued after that announcement,…
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NATO Commander Warns Russia Any Attack on an Ally Would Be “Utterly Futile”
NATO’s top military commander issued a direct warning on October 12, saying any attack on an alliance member would be stopped and made “utterly futile.” US Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich, NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe, delivered the message at the Warsaw Security Forum as European governments expressed growing concern about sabotage, drone incidents and…
