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Donald Trump nodded in agreement when asked if he could convince Putin to stop the war in Ukraine. After that, he met with Zelenskyy at the White House.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the White House, where he was met by Donald Trump. The meeting takes place against the backdrop of discussions regarding the supply of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine and Trump's previous negotiations with Putin.
Businessman John Textor lost a British court case regarding the acquisition of French club Olympique Lyon and must pay $97 million to Iconic Sports. The dispute arose over the acquisition of shares in Eagle, which owns a controlling stake in the clubs Lyon, Botafogo, and RWD Brussels.
Marines with flags line up at the White House ahead of the arrival of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy will seek to secure US support for Ukraine's access to an expanded air defense system and Tomahawk missiles.
The US supports the new IMF lending program for Ukraine and the EU initiative to provide a loan based on Russian assets. This was stated by European Commissioner for Economy Valdis Dombrovskis.
Retired US Navy officer Mark Montgomery stated that the US is unlikely to provide Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles due to the need for American assistance in their operation. He noted that intelligence and mission routing would involve the US, which might be unacceptable to Donald Trump.
Finland is transferring its 30th package of material aid to Ukraine, worth approximately 52 million euros. The total amount of defense aid from Finland to Ukraine has reached 2.9 billion euros.
The Ukrainian delegation has prepared a presentation for Donald Trump on the use of "Tomahawk" missiles. It aims to show how these subsonic cruise missiles can influence the course of the Russian-Ukrainian war.
Military aid to Ukraine in July and August decreased by 43% compared to the first half of the year. This is due to a change in the structure of support, with most aid now coming through the PURL program.
US President Donald Trump intends to discuss with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky the latter's potential meeting with Vladimir Putin. Ukraine also hopes to expand the list of weapons it can purchase from the US, including Tomahawk missiles.
Belarusian diplomat Yury Ambrazevich is holding meetings with representatives of European countries, trying to resume dialogue with the West. This is happening against the backdrop of intensified contacts between the US and Belarus.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated the country's interest in friendly relations with everyone who wishes to cooperate, including Russia and China. At the same time, Slovakia strives to be a good neighbor to Ukraine and help it.
During a meeting in Alaska, Russian dictator Putin did not want peace in Ukraine; instead, he began talking about a "single nation" with Ukrainians, which led Donald Trump to almost walk out of the meeting and raise his voice several times.
Rondo Energy's 100 MWh industrial solar thermal battery is ready for commercial launch in California. The system is fully powered by its own solar array, supplies high-pressure steam and heat, and can power heavy industry.
The German Foreign Ministry stated that Hungary must execute the ICC arrest warrant for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. This decision will only come into force in April 2026, despite Hungary's announcement of withdrawal from the court's jurisdiction.
Yuriy Tarnawskyi, co-founder of the New York Group, passed away at the age of 91 on October 14, 2025. The writer, translator, and cybernetic linguist was born in the Lviv region in 1934 and emigrated to the USA in the 1950s.
Russian President Putin informed Hungarian Prime Minister Orban about his conversation with US President Trump. Orban expressed readiness to provide conditions for a Russian-American summit in Budapest.
Amazon shared new details about its nuclear energy development plans in Washington state. The company will be entitled to purchase electricity from the first phase of the 320-megawatt project.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that his country fully supports a meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Budapest. Slovakia is ready to assist Hungary in organizing this summit, as the main interest is to end the war in Ukraine.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced the start of preparations for a summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Budapest. He held talks with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Oil prices are down 3% for the week. This comes amid uncertainty over global supplies after Trump and Putin agreed to meet on the war in Ukraine.
Artificial intelligence has become a real tool on the battlefield, allowing for faster data processing and drone control. However, there are risks associated with improper model training and enemy actions.
President Zelenskyy met with representatives of Lockheed Martin in Washington. Prospects for cooperation and opportunities to increase Ukraine's protection against Russian aggression were discussed, including the need for air defense, missiles, and F-16 aircraft.
US Vice President J. D. Vance stated on October 16 that Russia and Ukraine are currently not ready to conclude an agreement, despite diplomatic efforts. He noted that a settlement is still possible but requires significant work, and that tariffs are more effective than sanctions in influencing Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with representatives of the defense company Raytheon in Washington. They discussed strengthening Ukraine's air defense and long-range capabilities, as well as prospects for joint production.
John Bolton, former National Security Advisor to Donald Trump, has been charged with eight counts of transferring national defense information and ten counts of unlawful retention of classified data. Each count carries a penalty of up to 10 years in prison.
US President Donald Trump announced the composition of the American delegation for negotiations with Russia on the war in Ukraine, scheduled for next week. He also stated that there would be no Third World War over Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump stated that the US cannot transfer Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine because the country itself needs them. He also said that he discussed this issue with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.
Indian refineries cut Russian oil imports by 50% after "productive trade talks" with the US. Washington had been pressuring India for months to abandon Russian oil.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy arrived in Washington for meetings with representatives of US defense and energy companies, as well as for negotiations with President Donald Trump. Zelenskyy announced that he would discuss additional supplies of air defense systems and the resilience of Ukraine's energy sector.