US President Donald Trump said that Republicans are considering a Senate bill on sanctions against countries that do business with Russia. The document provides for tariffs of up to 500% on imports from countries that buy Russian energy carriers and do not support Ukraine, including China and India.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council, stated that modern Russia is incapable of compromise because its elites depend on war. He emphasized that only the destruction of the current Russian elite will guarantee peace in Europe.
Russia's fossil fuel exports in October fell to their lowest levels since the start of the full-scale war, amounting to 524 million euros per day. This is 4% less than in September, due to Ukrainian attacks and international sanctions.
In 2025, trade between Russia and China decreased by 9. 4% to $163.6 billion. This strengthens the Russian economy's dependence on Beijing due to energy and metal exports.
For the first time in 30 years, the United States did not send a delegation to the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, allowing China to take a central role in the global fight against warming. The Chinese pavilion dominates the summit, and its companies are presenting "green future" strategies, strengthening the country's influence.
US President Donald Trump said that the United States will soon conduct nuclear weapons tests, as other countries are doing so. He emphasized that the US has more nuclear weapons than any other country, but at the same time advocates for denuclearization.
Trump administration officials plan to persuade the president to abandon the resumption of nuclear weapons tests. They believe it is impractical and could cause geopolitical tension.
The US may sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to the White House on Tuesday. The deals will include a possible F-35 contract and LNG imports, as well as discussions on access to AI chips and nuclear technology.
The US has signed a defense contract with Boeing for the production of up to 60 CH-47F Block II heavy-lift helicopters for Germany. The contract is valued at $876 million, with work to be completed by October 28, 2035.
A court in London sentenced 33-year-old Chinese national Chao Xu to life imprisonment for raping, sexually assaulting, and voyeurism against six women. Police called him one of the most active sex offenders, who will serve at least 14 years.
The Dutch government has temporarily taken control of Nexperia, one of Europe's largest semiconductor manufacturers. This decision is aimed at countering China's influence and could prevent Russia from circumventing sanctions.
China's unofficial gold purchases could be 10 times higher than official figures, as the country seeks to diversify its assets away from the US dollar. China's total purchases in 2025 could reach 250 tons, more than a third of the total global demand from central banks.
On Thursday, the US stock market plummeted due to a massive sell-off in AI-related companies. The S&P 500 index fell by 1.7%, and the Nasdaq dropped by 2.6%.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will not participate in the G20 summit, which will be held in November in Johannesburg; he will be represented by Premier Li Qiang. This decision means that the event will take place without the leaders of the US, China, and Russia.
Gold prices rose to a more than three-week high on expectations of an increase in US national debt and the release of economic data. Spot gold rose 0.9% to $4235.56 per ounce, while gold futures rose 0.6% to $4240.10 per ounce.
Global carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels reached a record 38. 1 billion tons in 2025. The carbon budget for keeping warming within 1.5°C is almost exhausted, indicating an increase in the dangerous consequences of global warming.
French President Emmanuel Macron is considering inviting Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the G7 summit in 2026, a move that could be a bold diplomatic step. The idea has been discussed with some allies, and Macron may visit China in December.
Lukoil shares on the Moscow Exchange fell to 4,900 rubles, and the company's capitalization decreased by $9. 6 billion after new US sanctions. This led to the blocking of sales of foreign assets and problems with operations in international markets.
Before the House of Representatives resumed work, the US Air Force admitted that the secret Joint Advanced Tactical Missile program had not changed. Earlier, the Pentagon claimed delays due to the US government shutdown.
Car and battery manufacturer BYD is completing a 130 square kilometer plant in Zhengzhou, China, which will become the world's largest complex for the production of electric vehicles and batteries. It will produce up to one million electric cars annually.
In October, 15. 97 million tons of oil were exported from Russian ports by 140 tankers, 84 of which belong to the "shadow fleet". The main destinations for supplies were India, China, and Turkey.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested deploying the Self-Defense Forces in response to China's blockade of Taiwan. Beijing's Consul General in Osaka, Xue Jian, responded with a threat to "cut off the dirty head."
A significant portion of the increase in oil volume on tankers since late August comes from sanctioned countries. This indicates disruptions in oil trade and threatens the revenues of sanctioned oil-producing states.
Global sales of all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 23% in October to 1. 9 million units. Europe led the growth, while North America saw a 41% drop in sales.
China is stepping up efforts to import Russian gas, laying the groundwork for its own "shadow fleet" of vessels to transport liquefied fuel, bypassing US sanctions. This will allow it to diversify supplies and strengthen ties with Russia, which needs buyers for its LNG.
Brent and WTI crude futures fell by 0. 34% and 0.36% respectively, maintaining gains from the previous session. The resumption of the US government's work is expected to boost oil demand.
A section of the Hongqi Bridge in Sichuan province, which was built earlier this year, has collapsed. The cause was cited as geological instability, with no casualties or injuries reported.
Qian Zhіmіn, 47, has been sentenced to 11 years and 8 months in prison for money laundering in London. She stole £5 billion from over 100,000 Chinese pensioners by investing their money in cryptocurrency.
Ukraine's foreign trade deficit in goods for January-October 2025 reached $34. 6 billion, which is 51.75% more than last year. Total trade turnover amounted to $101 billion, with imports accounting for $67.8 billion and exports for $33.2 billion.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that "demilitarization and denazification" of Ukraine are mandatory conditions for ending the war. The Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine called these words confirmation that Russia's goal is the destruction of Ukrainian statehood.
