Vladimir Putin
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, stated that Russia's claims about the successful testing of the Burevestnik missile are an information operation by the Kremlin. He believes that Russia is trying to scare European societies so that they are afraid to help Ukrainians.
In October, American intelligence provided Congress with an analysis stating that Putin is "more determined than ever before" to continue the war. There are no signs of Russia's readiness for a compromise on Ukraine, despite Trump's attempts to organize peace talks.
US President Donald Trump will tighten sanctions against Russia to force Putin to the negotiating table to end the war in Ukraine. US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said this is just the beginning of pressure on the Russian Federation.
Russia's Oreshnik complex with hypersonic missiles to be deployed in Belarus in December.
The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service claims that the French General Staff is preparing a contingent of up to two thousand soldiers for deployment in Ukraine. This is allegedly happening on the instructions of President Emmanuel Macron, and the core of the contingent will be made up of assault troops from the French Foreign Legion.
Indian state-owned company Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. signed an agreement with Russian United Aircraft Corp. on the production of SJ-100 civil passenger aircraft.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv is ready for peace talks with Russia, ruling out any territorial concessions. He emphasized that negotiations could take place anywhere except Russia or Belarus.
According to analysts, the Kremlin is intensifying cognitive warfare to force the US to make decisions favorable to Russia regarding the war in Ukraine, accusing them of inability to negotiate. Russian officials accuse Donald Trump of obstructing peace talks by refusing Russia's maximalist demands.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that a peace treaty on the Russian-Ukrainian war would be signed in Budapest. He believes that peace is only possible with the participation of external forces, and Europe should negotiate with the Russians.
The statement by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov about Putin's readiness to accept the US concept for Ukraine is a manipulation. The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine states that Moscow is imitating peaceful intentions without practical actions.
Lithuania calls on the EU to impose new sanctions against Belarus after the flight of contraband balloons. Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys called it part of the Belarusian regime's hybrid warfare.
The oil company Lukoil intends to sell its foreign assets after the US Treasury Department imposed sanctions. Consideration of proposals from potential buyers has already begun.
The Trump administration has informed its German counterparts that it is considering granting a non-renewable, limited general license for Rosneft Deutschland.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin said that relations with North Korea are "going according to plan" during a meeting with DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui.
On the Day of Ukrainian Writing and Language, Petro Poroshenko published a post about the protection of language and culture. The media published a video compilation of his speeches and statements, with which, according to journalists, the politician flirted with the "Russian world," and his entire family speaks Russian.
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov stated that readiness for a meeting between Putin and Trump remains, although the dates have not been set. Earlier, a meeting in Budapest was canceled due to unsuccessful preparatory talks.
Russian dictator Putin signed a law denouncing the agreement with the United States on the disposal of weapons-grade plutonium. The document provided for the destruction of 34 tons of plutonium by each state.
The International Skating Union is investigating an incident at the Cup of China, where figure skaters Ren Junfei and Xing Jianing displayed a toy resembling an intercontinental DF-61 missile. The ISU condemns the incident, calling it inappropriate and undermining the spirit of sport.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and US President Donald Trump will meet next week to discuss the impact of American sanctions against Russian oil companies. Hungary is assessing the legal and physical impact of the new restrictions imposed by the Trump administration.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy predicts that new US sanctions against Russian oil companies could cut oil exports by 50%, leading to Russia losing up to $5 billion monthly. He also notes the rise of anti-American rhetoric in Russian media after these sanctions were imposed.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that pressure on Russia through strikes on its military and energy facilities will force Putin to negotiate. He noted that Ukraine needs long-range missiles, but they will not have to be used immediately.
President Zelenskyy reported that the Russian army has lost 346,000 troops since the beginning of 2025, which corresponds to the number mobilized. Ukrainian intelligence revealed that Putin intended to occupy the entire Donbas by October 15.
For the first time in three years, the Russian military-industrial complex has ceased to be an economic driver, according to the National Security and Defense Council's Center for Countering Disinformation. Disinformation. Production of tanks, armored vehicles, and metal products fell by 6-20% in September, and budget revenues dropped by 21%.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that a short ceasefire plan would be developed within 7-10 days. He expressed doubt that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin would agree to it.
US President Donald Trump is using trade talks, tariff threats, and verbal rebukes to encourage countries to abandon their renewable energy commitments. This promotes the purchase of more American oil and liquefied natural gas.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Vladimir Putin was ready to end the war in Ukraine based on the American concept. This statement was made during a meeting with Donald Trump in Alaska.
Lithuania will start shooting down smuggler balloons from Belarus that have repeatedly violated the country's airspace. This decision was made after Vilnius airport was closed four times due to such incidents.
The United States of America expects Hungary to abandon the purchase of Russian oil. The US also calls on China to pressure Moscow to end the war against Ukraine, as Beijing supplies Russia with significant volumes of oil, gas, and dual-use technologies.
US President Donald Trump did not support the idea of running for vice president in 2028, despite calls from some to circumvent the constitutional ban on a third presidential term. He also stated that Republicans would have strong candidates in 2028.
Donald Trump said that Vladimir Putin should focus on ending the war in Ukraine, not on testing missiles. He emphasized that the war, which was supposed to last a week, is now in its fourth year.