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Widespread power outages were reported in Crimea, bringing trolleybuses in Sevastopol to a standstill. The cause is said to be a drone attack.
Eight tankers that could deliver more than 300,000 tonnes of Russian diesel fuel to the United States are being tracked. The governor of New Jersey is threatening to prevent it from being received.
The Office of the President stated that the talks on October 27–28 have not been confirmed due to a change in U. S. plans. The meeting is also not yet included in the schedules of EU leaders.
Thirty-three air defense positions and anti-drone defenses have been set up around Alabuga in Tatarstan. The complex is also expanding underground drone production.
EU ambassadors are considering new sanctions against Russia, which are planned to be adopted in November. The restrictions may affect businesspeople, 105 organizations, and exports.
The U. S. takes energy prices, supply, and relations with other countries into account when making sanctions decisions. Russia’s war against Ukraine remains one of the factors.
Marco Rubio said that he did not know the reasons for the reportedly absent warning before the October 19 attack. He denied the cessation of intelligence sharing with Ukraine.
Drones damaged at least half of the buildings at "Yandex's" data center in Vladimir. The attack caused a fire and widespread service disruptions.
Starlink terminals lose connection at speeds of 72–161 km/h, complicating the operation of drones, logistics, and reconnaissance. Kyiv has appealed to the United States, SpaceX, and NATO.
The meeting in Miami on de-escalation and ending the war concluded without a second day. Witkoff called the discussions constructive and fruitful.
Ukrainian, American and European representatives will discuss new proposals for ending the war with Russia in Miami. Trump's envoys may travel to Moscow.
Trump's envoys will meet with Ukrainian representatives on October 9 in Miami. Allies, NATO, and the EU will join the negotiations.
The EU removed from its new sanctions list a Russian company that supplies metals to Estonia’s Silmet. The decision was made at the request of Estonia.
Marco Rubio said that the U. S. is closely monitoring the death of a laboratory employee in Irkutsk. The facility and several hospitals were placed under quarantine.
The U. S. secretary of state will visit Iceland, Greece, and Portugal from October 5–8. The sides will discuss defense, energy, Ukraine, and the Middle East.
On October 13, the EU may potentially open two negotiating clusters each for Ukraine and Moldova. Montenegro may close three chapters, while Albania may close one.
Former MP and businessman Vadym Novynskyi obtained Serbian citizenship through a special procedure. In Ukraine, he is wanted on suspicion of high treason.
Latvia rejected a proposal to lift sanctions against Usmanov and Fridman in exchange for extending restrictions on 3,000 individuals and companies. EU ambassadors continued negotiations.
On September 21, the EU is expected to decide on extending sanctions against the Russian Federation. Sybiha called for Usmanov and Fridman not to be excluded and for the restrictions to be strengthened.
After 95% of the protocols have been counted, the party has received 57. 83% of the votes and is leading in 209 constituencies. Russia's Central Election Commission is expected to announce the final results after September 25.
"United Russia" has received 57. 54% after 13.88% of the protocols were processed. The Communist Party of the Russian Federation, the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia, "New People" and "A Just Russia" clear the electoral threshold.
EU ambassadors failed to agree on extending sanctions against Russia and will meet on September 14. Slovakia and France are demanding that Alisher Usmanov be removed from the "blacklist".
Marco Rubio said that the negotiations could resume in the coming days. The US is preparing a plan for a solution acceptable to both sides.
The UN session will open on September 8, 2026, under the chairmanship of Khalilur Rahman. The general debate will take place from September 22 to 28, with talks on Ukraine possible.
At the Lukoil-Yugnefteprodukt oil depot, 4–6 tanks may have been destroyed. One aircraft refueling operator remained at Sochi Airport.
The U. S. Senate approved a bill on sanctions against Russia and Iran, but its consideration in the House of Representatives remains uncertain. Vlasiuk said there is broad bipartisan support for increasing pressure on Moscow.
Near the village of Yakimivka, a railway track and a loading platform for military equipment are being designed. The exact location of the training ground is unknown.
Trump's envoys' visit to Ukraine was postponed due to Russia's intensification of missile and drone attacks on Kyiv. It was not canceled.
The "Banderole" reportedly crashed near Kopatkevichi in the Gomel region, likely due to a lack of fuel. Ukrainian channels reported 12 drones.
Ambassador Chornogor said that Kyiv could meet with Lukashenko if it would save lives. He emphasized that such actions are possible, but not mandatory.