Sanctions
Zelenskyy said that Trump considers Ukraine and Russia interested in ending the war. Kyiv insists on strengthening sanctions against Moscow.
A Russian drone struck a high-rise building in Kyiv: a 14-year-old boy was killed and nine people were injured. Zelenskyy warned that before winter, Russia would only escalate if there was no pressure.
Andy Burnham assured Zelenskyy that Britain would not lift sanctions against Usmanov and Fridman. He urged allies to maintain pressure on Russia.
NATO is strengthening intelligence sharing following a series of incidents likely linked to Russia. The Alliance considers a limited attack unlikely, but possible.
The EU sanctioned Ksenia Fedorova for manipulating information and interfering in the affairs of other countries. She was accused of spreading pro-Russian narratives.
Sources report that gas supplies may be halted after November 1 due to Moscow's political demands. Yerevan is seeking alternatives.
"Rosneft" has shipped oil from a new terminal on the Taimyr Peninsula. Exports currently amount to about 150,000 barrels per day.
Vladyslav Vlasiuk said that sanctions against Lisin and Potanin could restore trust after Usmanov and Friedman were removed. Their companies are important to Russia’s economy.
The President said that the EU had made a mistake by removing Usmanov and Fridman from the sanctions list. He called for continued pressure on Russia.
Trump personally welcomed Xi in Washington with a ceremony that was compared to Putin's reception in Alaska. The US and China extended their trade truce until January.
Zelenskyy discussed the "Lindsey Graham Act" and strengthening sanctions against Russia with members of Congress. He also called on the United States to provide ballistic missile interceptors.
Zelenskyy announced a drone agreement with Finland and a security agreement with Australia. Canberra will also provide Ukraine with $60 million in aid.
Journalist and music critic Serhiy Sosedov, 59, has died in Russia. The preliminary cause of death is a fall down the stairs; in 2023, he was sanctioned by Ukraine.
Two people were killed and more than 40 injured in the Russian attack. A college was damaged in Kyiv; data centers were also hit.
Russian attacks have killed two people and injured 24 in Kyiv and other regions. Zelenskyy called on partners to strengthen sanctions.
European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis called on the EU not to weaken its support for Ukraine and to increase economic pressure on Russia.
Vladyslav Vlasiuk criticized the EU's decision to remove Usmanov and Fridman from the sanctions list. Ukraine is preparing new restrictions.
Ukraine is asking the EU to accelerate the €90 billion loan and cover the €26 billion deficit. The parties will continue negotiations in 7–10 days.
Republican Senator John Curtis is asking to subpoena Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden over foreign ties, gifts, and business dealings. Trump denies paying for the wedding.
Lee Jae-myung and Donald Trump agreed to help resume dialogue with Pyongyang. Seoul seeks to initiate talks on peace and denuclearization.
John Coale said he has good relations with Lukashenko. They discussed political prisoners, sanctions, and the possible reopening of the U.S. embassy.
Sanae Takaichi met with Zelenskyy for the first time in New York and reaffirmed support for Ukraine and sanctions against Russia. Kyiv invited Japanese businesses to participate in reconstruction.
Latvia has already imposed national sanctions on Usmanov and Fridman, while Estonia is preparing a similar decision after the EU restrictions are lifted. Ukraine has called on other countries to follow this example.
Zelenskyy and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham discussed air defense, winter, energy, and sanctions. Intelligence reported that Russia was preparing an attack.
Zelenskyy said that the IMF would help find some of the funds for Ukraine's financial stability next year. They also discussed commitment laws.
Zelenskyy and Frederiksen discussed financial support for Ukraine, EU sanctions, and joint defense production. Denmark previously allocated $275 million for air defense.
Andrii Sybiha called the lifting of sanctions against Usmanov and Fridman disgraceful. He urged EU countries to impose their own restrictions.
Trump said at the UN that, if necessary, he would invoke the Graham Act to stop the killings. The document strengthens sanctions and allows tariffs of up to 100%.
EU diplomats agreed to remove two Russian billionaires from the sanctions list. Restrictions against around 3,000 individuals and companies will be extended for three years.
Marco Rubio expressed concern about Ukraine's strikes on ships and oil supplies linked to the United States. He called for this issue to be resolved.