Russia and Ukraine Launch Humanitarian Aid Operation and Evacuations in Oleshky

Russia and Ukraine have begun a joint humanitarian operation in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky, delivering urgently needed supplies and facilitating civilian evacuations under a temporary, locally agreed ceasefire. The operation, which began on Friday, follows weeks of negotiations aimed at addressing worsening humanitarian conditions in the southern Kherson region. The town has experienced […]

Melania Trump Announces Expanded Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire

US First Lady Melania Trump has announced an expansion of a localised ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia beyond the town of Oleshky in the Kherson region, creating additional space for humanitarian convoys to deliver essential supplies to civilians affected by the war. In a statement posted on Tuesday, Melania said the implementation of the ceasefire […]

Melania Trump Secures Localised Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire for Humanitarian Aid

Melania Trump Secures Localised Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire for Humanitarian Aid

US First Lady Melania Trump has helped secure a temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the Russian controlled city of Oleshky, with the agreement scheduled to begin on October 29. The arrangement is intended to allow humanitarian aid deliveries and provide safe passage for civilians seeking to evacuate. US First Lady Melania Trump has […]

Denmark to Acquire Long-Range Missiles from Covenant and Kongsberg Amid Rising Security Concerns

Denmark is expected to announce agreements to acquire long-range precision missiles from U.S. defence company Covenant and Norway’s Kongsberg, according to Danish broadcaster TV2, as the NATO member moves to strengthen its military capabilities amid growing security concerns in Europe. The reported procurement would mark a significant step in Denmark’s plans to expand its long-range […]

Putin Hosts Trump Envoy for Ukraine Peace Talks as Russia Releases Detained American

Russian President Vladimir Putin has hosted US special envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg for renewed discussions on ending the war in Ukraine, while Moscow released a 74-year-old American citizen detained since 2022 in a move described as a goodwill gesture. The meeting on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, marks Witkoff’s ninth face-to-face meeting with Putin […]

Witkoff to Meet Putin as Trump Presses Kyiv to End Ukraine War

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin following what Washington described as constructive talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Norway, as President Donald Trump intensifies pressure on Kyiv to reach a settlement to the war. The planned meeting with Putin marks another diplomatic effort by Washington to explore a […]

Trump Takes Up to 60 Days to Review Russia Sanctions as Energy Prices Rise

US President Donald Trump will take up to 60 days to assess the economic consequences of imposing new sanctions and tariffs linked to Russia, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said, following the administration’s decision to temporarily waive key measures targeting Moscow and countries purchasing Russian energy. Rubio said the review would allow Washington to […]

Trump Waives Key Russia Sanctions and Tariffs Ahead of Enforcement Deadline

US President Donald Trump has waived major Russia-related sanctions, restrictions and tariffs shortly before they were due to take effect under a new law designed to increase economic pressure on Moscow over its ongoing war against Ukraine. The decision, announced in an executive order released by the White House on Friday, October 16, allows the […]

Russia Says Diesel Exports Could Exceed Volumes Announced by Trump

Russia says it could increase diesel exports to between 3 million and 3.5 million metric tonnes per month by the end of the year, potentially exceeding the volumes announced by US President Donald Trump under a recently agreed fuel supply arrangement. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Monday that Moscow had the capacity […]

Russian Parliament Hails Putin’s Leadership as New State Duma Begins Work

Kremlin Says Election Strengthened Political Stability Russia’s newly elected parliament has begun its new legislative term amid strong statements of support for President Vladimir Putin and his leadership, with senior lawmakers portraying the recent parliamentary election as a reaffirmation of the country’s political direction. Putin met leaders of the political parties elected to the new […]