Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Ukraine, Norway and Kongsberg are working on three defense projects. The first result for protection against "Shaheds" is expected in 1.5–2 months.
Zelenskyy reported Moscow’s preliminary support for trilateral talks between the Ukrainian, U. S. and Russian teams. Kyiv expects the meeting by the beginning of November.
Stephen Witkoff called the talks in Oslo and St. Petersburg constructive. He announced a future trilateral format involving the United States, Russia, and Ukraine.
The U. S. administration may pressure Kyiv for a deal in December. Meanwhile, Russia may intensify strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
putin's aide stated that russia was ready to resume trilateral talks with Ukraine and the United States in the first ten days of November. Peace and economic projects were also discussed in St. Petersburg.
The EU is considering the bloc’s budget for 2027 and support for Ukraine. The member states have still not agreed on the amount of future funding.
U. S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff called Putin a humanitarian during a meeting in St. Petersburg. He is trying to organize talks between the United States, Ukraine, and Russia.
Zelenskyy said he would not wait for Steve Witkoff in Oslo. The results of his negotiations with Putin will be received by the Prime Minister of Norway.
The talks in St. Petersburg have ended, and Witkoff has left the Konstantinovsky Palace. The sides discussed a ceasefire and the release of Hubbard.
Ukraine and its European partners plan to test the FREYJA anti-ballistic system by the end of 2026. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on the initial results of the development and Norway’s active participation in the project.
Peskov said that Putin would assess the work of the U. S. envoy following the talks in Oslo. The Kremlin also said that Russia, the United States and China have a "hypothetical readiness" for a summit.
Zelenskyy said that a lot depends on whether the American side manages to hear something new from russia today, against the backdrop of Witkoff's meeting with putin. He also thanked Norway for its support for Ukraine.
Wheat declines for the fifth consecutive day amid talks on the war in Ukraine and weak demand for U. S. exports. The price fell to $6.4075 per bushel.
Steve Witkoff will meet with Putin on October 21 and present an updated plan to end the war. Kushner will join the talks online.
Even after the law enters into force, trade unions will be able to promote amendments to it and use legal mechanisms to protect workers.
A Bombardier aircraft, after departing from Oslo, landed at Pulkovo-3 Airport. Steve Witkoff is likely on board.
Marco Rubio denied that the United States had prior knowledge of the restriction of Starlink for Ukraine. He confirmed Steve Witkoff's negotiations in the Russian Federation.
The attacks are damaging Russian oil refineries, repairs to which cost hundreds of millions of dollars and are being complicated by sanctions. Experts are calling for intensified strikes and tighter control over sanctions evasion.
Steve Witkoff will present Putin with peace proposals and a summit format involving Zelenskyy and Trump. Kyiv insists on security guarantees.
Kirill Dmitriev shared Trump's statement about serious consequences for Zelenskyy for refusing to end the war. This happened ahead of the U.S.-Russia talks.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev rejected the country's participation in a new loan for Ukraine. He linked the protests in Europe to the consequences of the war.
NATO fears a complete halt to U. S. arms deliveries to Ukraine due to tensions between Zelenskyy and Trump. Patriot deliveries are already being delayed.
Donald Trump claimed that Russia could have captured Kyiv within a few hours, but the tanks got stuck in the mud because of a general's order. There is no independent confirmation of this version.
Zelenskyy announced the restoration of U. S. intelligence sharing and discussions on security guarantees and a trilateral meeting. Russia rejected the energy truce.
Zelenskyy said that Starlink would be restored in Ukraine within two days. The United States and Ukraine have also resumed exchanging intelligence.
Zelenskyy said that talks with the United States are underway regarding legally binding security guarantees. The mechanism for responding to a new attack has not yet been determined.
The U. S.-Ukraine talks in Oslo were described as successful. Witkoff and Kushner will discuss proposals to end the hostilities with Russia.
The Washington Post writes that the Kremlin views Trump's change of position as a triumph and a sign of weakening Western support for Ukraine.
In Oslo, Zelenskyy met with Steve Witkoff. The next day, the U.S. envoy will travel to Russia.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with King Haakon VIII in Oslo. The parties discussed the return of children abducted by Russia and assistance for Oleshky.