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Ukraine's Ambassador to the US, Olha Stefanishyna, stated that the US government shutdown currently has no direct impact on aid to Ukraine, and all planned deliveries are proceeding on schedule. The embassy continues to monitor the situation and maintains contact with American partners.

Russia's oil revenues in September fell by 20% compared to last year, amounting to 483. 5 billion rubles. This is due to falling world oil prices and a strengthening ruble.

Apple removed ICEBlock and similar applications from the App Store that reported the location of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. This decision was made after an appeal from the administration of US President Donald Trump, who stated that the agents' safety was at risk.

The U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is attempting to acquire tools to track people's locations using data from hundreds of millions of mobile phones. This has raised concerns among privacy advocates, as it could allow ICE to circumvent the protections of the 4th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

A Hamas official said the group needs time to study the plan for the Gaza Strip proposed by US President Donald Trump. The plan envisages a ceasefire, the release of hostages, the disarmament of Hamas, and the withdrawal of Israeli troops.

The Trump administration has approved $230 million for Lebanon's security forces. This funding is aimed at disarming the Hezbollah group and supporting Lebanon's sovereignty.

The US shutdown could lead to significant delays in arms supplies to Ukraine, as meetings between the Ukrainian delegation and American officials have been disrupted. Ukrainian delegations are reviewing their plans for visits to the US amid "massive attacks of unprecedented intensity" from Russia.

Vietnam's coffee exports in nine months increased by 61% to $6. 98 billion, which has already exceeded the figure for the entire year 2024. This happened against the backdrop of rising consumer prices and increased demand from Europe.

The White House plans to release a list of agencies where large-scale layoffs of civil servants will take place, according to CNN. The reason for the cuts is a mismatch with the president's priorities and the policy of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The United States of America is discussing the possibility of increasing military aid to Ukraine, but the supply of long-range missiles, including Tomahawk, remains in doubt due to limited stocks and the risks of escalation. The US is considering alternative options, including transferring systems with a shorter range or purchasing missiles by European allies.

Turkey does not plan to terminate gas supply contracts with Russia, despite calls from the United States. Ankara emphasizes diversification of supplies but considers Russian gas critically important for meeting the country's needs, especially in winter.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the Ukrainian authorities are making every effort to maintain political support from the United States. He emphasized the importance of destroying false narratives spread by the Russian Federation.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has only used its own long-range weapons for strikes on Russia. After meeting with US President Donald Trump, Ukraine may have "something more."

During a meeting with the presidents of France and Azerbaijan, Edi Rama jokingly reacted to Donald Trump's statement about "ending a war" that never actually existed between Albania and Azerbaijan.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. The leaders discussed diplomatic work to establish peace and energy cooperation.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni. Threats from Russia and security guarantees were discussed, as well as preparations for the next coalition meeting.

French President Emmanuel Macron, at a summit in Copenhagen, spoke about the need for greater unpredictability to strengthen deterrence. He noted that drones violating airspace can be destroyed and called for increased sanctions against Russia.

The European Union plans to increase tariffs on steel imports to 50%, which will align the tariff percentage with the US level. This decision aims to minimize the risk of trade diversion and counter steel overproduction from China.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the summit in Copenhagen called on European leaders to support Donald Trump's call to stop buying Russian oil. He also emphasized the need to destroy Russia's oil trading infrastructure and impose sanctions against the shadow fleet.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that long-range weapons and intelligence data from the US would be a significant support. He discussed this issue with Donald Trump.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated at the summit in Copenhagen that Russia's war is the source of security threats and called for the 19th package of sanctions and a halt to Russian oil trade. He also emphasized the need to stop the use of sanctioned tankers.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the summit in Copenhagen reiterated the need for a "Drone Wall" to protect all of Europe. Ukrainian military personnel are sharing their experience in countering Russian drones, which is the first step towards implementing this project.

President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is ready to support European partners in countering new threats, particularly drones, thanks to its extensive war experience. He emphasized his readiness to assist Denmark, which he called a “true friend of Ukraine.”

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that during a conversation with Donald Trump, he raised the issue of transferring long-range weapons to Kyiv. He noted that everything would depend on Trump's decision.

Irish fighter Conor McGregor stated that his performance at the UFC tournament at the White House in 2026 is "officially confirmed. " The event is timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of US independence, although UFC President Dana White has not yet confirmed the contract.

Brent and WTI crude futures rose by 0. 31% and 0.32% respectively, after falling for the previous three sessions. The increase is due to the potential tightening of sanctions on Russian oil and WTI approaching the $60 support level.

Donald Trump's adviser Corey Lewandowski said that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will be present at Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny's show during Super Bowl 2026. This comes amid an increase in immigration raids after Trump's election and the rapper's concerns about ICE raids.

The US will provide Ukraine with intelligence for long-range missile strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. This comes as the Trump administration considers sending powerful weapons to Ukraine.

US President Donald Trump announced a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in four weeks, where soybeans will be the main topic of discussion.

FIFA reminded Donald Trump that it would be the one to decide on the relocation of the 2026 World Cup matches. FIFA Vice-President Victor Montagliani emphasized that football is more important than any world leaders.