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At COP31, Greta Thunberg accused governments of inaction in the face of the climate crisis. Under current policies, warming could reach 2.7°C.
Edi Rama said that the NATO summit definitely will not be held in Albania in 2027. The meeting could be organized in Tirana in 2028.
Leaders of 48 countries are discussing Europe’s security, participation in negotiations, and guarantees for Ukraine. Kyiv’s needs for 2027 are estimated at €70 billion.
In October, Russia increased diesel fuel exports to 271,000 barrels per day following the agreements between Trump and Putin. Not a single shipment reached the US.
In January–October 2026, Ukraine imported $84. 2 billion worth of goods and exported $32.4 billion worth. The deficit increased by 49.7%.
A gas pipeline exploded at the Habaş plant in Izmir after a crane fell onto an electric arc furnace. Sixteen people were killed and 13 were injured.
At COP31, emissions reductions, financing, and clean energy are being discussed. Ukraine seeks to protect its territorial integrity and attract investment.
The average temperature in 2026 is already 1. 47°C above the pre-industrial level. The WMO also recorded a record rise in sea levels.
Erdoğan and Trump discussed bilateral and regional issues. Türkiye is ready to intensify its engagement with Ukraine and Russia.
Erdoğan said he intends to discuss ending the war with Putin after meeting with Zelenskyy. Turkey is preparing for possible negotiations between the parties.
Montenegro may join the EU in 2028 if it signs the treaty in June 2027. Croatia's demands could be an obstacle.
The Russian delegation will arrive in Abu Dhabi on November 10–11 for trilateral talks. Vladimir Medinsky will remain the chief negotiator.
Zelenskyy said he was ready to meet with Putin in Turkey if Erdoğan organizes the talks. Kyiv demands that a ceasefire be implemented first.
Russia has killed approximately 120 members of the clergy and damaged 800 religious buildings. Some of them are millennium-old monuments.
Zelenskyy congratulated Bartholomew on the 35th anniversary of his enthronement. They discussed peace, contacts with the United States, and the humanitarian operation in Oleshky.
The leaders of Ukraine and Turkey agreed to work on an effective grain corridor. Ukraine proposed trilateral talks in Turkey with European participation.
Ukraine expects an increase in the supply of generators and energy equipment as early as next week. Zelenskyy discussed energy projects with Erdoğan.
The President of Ukraine arrived in Istanbul for talks with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and a meeting with Patriarch Bartholomew. They will discuss the Black Sea.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced important talks in Turkey and expects diplomatic formats to be agreed upon in November. On October 31, he will visit the country.
Natalia Kliwchutska became the world runner-up, while Mariia Vynnyk won bronze in Astana. Ukraine now has three medals at the tournament.
During his visit to Istanbul, Zelenskyy and Erdogan will discuss cooperation, Russia's war against Ukraine, and security in the Black Sea.
Ukraine imposed sanctions against 10 companies, 19 Russians, and 39 shadow fleet vessels. The restrictions are intended, among other things, to thwart the creation of "Rassvet".
Russia is sending its first shipment of grain through Murmansk amid the blockade of Black Sea trade. About 28,000 tonnes of wheat are headed to Morocco.
Following heavy rainfall in Göreme, rocks collapsed near the open-air museum. Two people were killed, and one injured person was taken to hospital.
At night, drones attacked regions of Russia, Luhansk, and Berdiansk. Moscow reported 613 drones and air defense operations.
Erdoğan told Trump that Turkey was ready to help resume negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. The leaders also discussed regional issues.
Due to the massive drone attack, flights have been restricted at Moscow's airports. Two planes from Turkey returned to their departure airports.
In 30 provinces across Turkey, 85 members of the "Daltons," suspected of setting fire to Starlink facilities in Europe, were detained. Another 15 suspects are being sought.
Ankara called on Russia and Ukraine to stop attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea. Turkey expects a response to the plan for the safe export of grain.
Ukraine's Anastasiia Alpieieva defeated India's Kajal Kajal 8–6 in the final of the 2026 World Championships. It is Ukraine's first medal at the tournament.