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Barack Obama criticized Trump's policy toward Russia, Ukraine, and U. S. allies. He said that the White House is giving in to Putin.
Putin called Musk a genius and said he was in contact with him. The praise came after criticism of Zelenskyy and disruptions to Starlink's operation.
Washington and Moscow are discussing the postwar return of US businesses to Russia’s energy sector and other economic deals. Ukraine and Europe are not involved in the consultations.
The US is strengthening its defenses and preparing aircraft for possible strikes on Iran after the election. Trump has not yet made a final decision.
Judge Ana Reyes barred the Trump administration from cutting down trees and closing East Potomac without giving the court 10 days’ advance notice.
Congressman Jamie Raskin warned oil companies of criminal liability for importing Russian diesel into the United States. One shipment is already headed to the country.
Trump stated that the United States "owns" Greenland and is "working" with Denmark. The agreement signed by the United States, Denmark, and Greenland on September 22 confirms the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom and the right of Greenlanders to self-determination.
The United States is lifting some tariffs on Canadian goods, while negotiations on a trade agreement have intensified. A final deal is not yet guaranteed.
Ukrainians criticize the U. S. purchase of Russian diesel fuel and the easing of sanctions. The NYT writes about reduced aid and a rising death toll.
Trump denied plans to remove the press briefing room in favor of a pool, but allowed for the relocation of journalists. A court found the ban on access for certain media outlets likely unconstitutional.
The Biden and Trump administrations approached SpaceX regarding Starlink in Ukraine, Iran, Yemen and Lebanon. Reuters revealed details of the requests.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy described Donald Trump’s relationship with Putin as quite good. He assured that he does not play political games with Trump.
Trump said he could impose 200% tariffs on Ukraine and Russia for failing to reach a peace agreement. At the same time, he questioned the effectiveness of the measure.
Donald Trump said that Ukraine and Russia cooperated with Melania to save the children. The local truce will take effect on 29 October.
Elon Musk stated that Ukraine’s elites are enriching themselves from the billions flowing into Ukraine. According to him, some of the money allegedly returns to the United States for political campaigns.
Starting October 29, a temporary ceasefire will be in effect in Oleshky, Kherson region, for humanitarian aid and evacuation. The agreement was reached through the mediation of Melania Trump.
Ukraine has not recorded the cancellation of Starlink restrictions. Isolated cases of terminals operating faster may be the result of algorithms or special conditions.
The United States has not received a response from North Korea regarding a Trump–Kim summit. Experts estimate the chances of a meeting at APEC at less than 10%.
Trump designated the oil industry as critical to U. S. defense and opened up funding for production, refining, and infrastructure. The decision was made amid rising prices.
Trump accused LeBron James of disrespecting the United States because of his conduct during the anthem. The basketball player has not yet responded.
Unit commanders reported the likely lifting of Starlink speed restrictions. They are still verifying this information.
Trump’s actions to ease sanctions against Russia and pressure Ukraine have met opposition from Democrats and Republicans in Congress. Lawmakers are threatening to review his policy after the elections.
The US and Israel have developed plans for a short operation against Iran’s nuclear and military facilities after the elections. Tehran promises to broaden its response.
Following the easing of U. S. sanctions, the Kremlin has not made any significant concessions. New talks between Ukraine, the United States and Russia may take place in Abu Dhabi on November 10.
Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick called for an investigation into Elon Musk’s possible throttling of Starlink. He suggested that the law may have been violated.
U. S. President Donald Trump plans to restore the indoor swimming pool in the White House briefing room. Journalists may be moved to the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.
Donald Trump Jr. privately told his father that he disagreed with the operation in Iran. He did not publicly criticize the president.
Musk personally ordered Starshield's operations to be restricted for Ukraine's military needs. The WSJ reports that he may have discussed the decision with Trump.
Donald Trump interrupted, threatened and insulted journalists at least three times during the press conference. He raised his voice and ordered them to be quiet.
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.