country in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia, the largest in the world by area
Can you spot your favorite Angel? irina shayk, Alessandra Ambrosio, Jasmine Tookes, A S H L E Y G R A H A M and more of the defining faces of the 2010s took ... Show more
Key FactsKylie Jenner debuts wearing Victoria’s Secret Fantasy Bra
16 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news.com.au
- Kylie Jenner surprised audiences with her first appearance on a Victoria’s Secret runway.
- The famous Fantasy Bra was valued at US$50 million, equivalent to around AUD 71.8 million.
- Alessandra Ambrosio walked for the 20th time, while Adriana Lima also returned for her 20th appearance.
- Barbara Palvin returned to the show six weeks after giving birth to her daughter, Penelope.
America Is Now an Ally of Russia: Donald Trump has abandoned the Western order.
theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/10/america-now-ally-russia/689066/
Ukrainian attacks have set an oil export terminal ablaze in St. Petersburg. Show more
Key FactsUkraine attacks Russia with more than 1,000 drones
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theglobeandmail.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theglobeandmail.com
- Russia’s Defense Ministry said its forces destroyed 1,015 Ukrainian drones across 15 regions, annexed Crimea and the Black Sea.
- Zelensky said U.S.-Ukraine intelligence sharing had resumed after being interrupted for a period of time.
- In the week after Trump announced an energy ceasefire on October 11, Zelensky reported 76 Russian attacks on energy, oil and gas sectors.
- Lithuanian authorities reported a drone in the Pasvalys area; a moving car was damaged, and no injuries were reported.
We can’t compare me and Putin. He’s aggressor. He occupied us. He killed adults and children, his soldiers. He’s a terrorist. And that’s why I hope that President Trump will be very clear with this position.— Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian President, remarks on NBC’s Meet the Press cited in The Globe and Mail article, condemning Putin and calling for a clear stance from Trump.
FM Lavrov Arrives in Tehran for Talks With Iranian Leadership: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Tehran on Monday to hold a series of meetings ...
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Key FactsLavrov and Araghchi discuss US-Israeli war, regional security
1 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: aljazeera.com
- On Monday, Sergey Lavrov met Abbas Araghchi in Tehran to discuss the war with the United States and efforts to end it.
- Lavrov said Russia remained committed to the 20-year agreement with Iran; effective since October 2, specialists are to return to Bushehr.
- Jasem Al-Budaiwi said GCC member states had faced more than 7,000 Iranian missiles and drones since the war began.
- Lavrov was scheduled to hold talks with President Masoud Pezeshkian later on Monday.
The existing insecurity around the Strait of Hormuz is a direct result of the military aggression by the US and [Israel] against Iran, and it is ongoing in different forms.— Lavrov, during his Tehran visit, speaking on regional security and the insecurity around the Strait of Hormuz attributed to US and Israeli actions against Iran
Zelenskyy laments lack of warning about Russia's attacks: Following Russia's attacks on Kyiv, Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine's partners had not warned ...
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Two Russian oil refineries were hit by Ukrainian drones, after Kyiv launched one of its largest aerial attacks of the war ... Show more
Putin, Trump and Xi Could Hold Trilateral Meeting on Ukraine War Next Month, Kremlin Says
themoscowtimes.com/2026/10/19/putin-trump-and-xi-could-hold-trilateral-meeting-on-ukraine-war-next-month-kremlin-says-a94022
Russian Airstrike Hits Ukraine Without Warning: 550,000 Households Without Power: A woman was killed in an attack at a Kyiv subway station. The 16 ballistic ...
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'We All Have To Believe The President Of The United States Right Now Is Our Enemy' | Former Republican Congressman
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Exploring a Ukraine solution: Putin apparently proposes summit with Xi and Trump: Moscow is sounding out Beijing for a trilateral summit with US President Trump ...
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine got no early warning from partners as Russia hits the power grid again
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Concern about Trump's Russia policy: Zelenskyy: We cannot survive without the USA
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Key FactsUkraine launches major drone attack on Russia despite Trump’s demand
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Russia’s Defense Ministry said 1,015 Ukrainian drones were shot down nationwide overnight into Sunday.
- Russian authorities identified the St. Petersburg Oil Terminal as a target; Fire Point subsequently reported a fire on its grounds.
- Local authorities said one person was killed, five were wounded, and residential homes were damaged.
- Kyiv and Moscow did not acknowledge Trump’s energy ceasefire; Ukraine resumed strikes, while Russia continued attacking Ukraine.
It was a message from the American government to limit the speed at which Ukrainian drones could fly.— Volodymyr Zelensky, in an NBC News Meet the Press interview
Russians locked out of bank accounts and apartments as Ukraine hits data centers
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Key FactsUkrainian Strikes on Yandex Data Centers Disrupt Daily Life
5 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
- Over several days in early October, the strikes disrupted payments, taxis, deliveries, files and digital house keys.
- Three people interviewed by NBC News said they could not access money through Yandex Pay for days.
- Yandex said October 9 that no employees were injured and that service restoration was underway.
- Data centers belonging to Sberbank and VK were also targeted recently, while Russian authorities examined protection measures.
Leave Ukrainians without the internet.— Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a speech last week, said Moscow was trying to 'leave Ukrainians without the internet.'
Ukraine has retaken more territory than Russia captured this fall, Zelensky says: "The trend this year continues," Zelensky said, "Since the start of fall ...
kyivindependent.com/zelensky-ukraine-has-retaken-more-territory-than-russia-captured-this-fall/
Annexed Crimea Begins Lifting Fuel Rationing Measures After Months of Shortages: Kremlin-installed authorities in Crimea have begun lifting fuel rationing ...
themoscowtimes.com/2026/10/19/annexed-crimea-begins-lifting-fuel-rationing-measures-after-months-of-shortages-a94023
Propaganda despite sanctions: The activities of two Russian correspondents raise questions
correctiv.org/aktuelles/russland-ukraine-2/2026/10/19/propaganda-trotz-sanktionen-taetigkeit-zweier-russischer-korrespondenten-wirft-fragen-auf/
Zelenskyy says Ukraine got no early warning from partners as Russia hits the power grid again
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Putin approves proposal: Russia faces government reshuffle: Moscow is looking for new sources of revenue. Against this backdrop, the Kremlin apparently now wants ...
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Russia apparently attacks Kyiv again with missiles: Russia has once again attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones - | once again, according to Ukrainian ...
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Murdoch Paper Unleashes Savage Verdict on Trump’s Suck-Up to Putin: The Wall Street Journal has sharply criticized Donald Trump for easing pressure on Moscow.
thedailybeast.com/murdoch-paper-unleashes-savage-verdict-on-trumps-suck-up-to-putin
Key FactsReports: Ukrainian Drones Hit St. Petersburg
19 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- The Kyiv Independent reported that Ukrainian drones struck the oil terminal and VK data center early Sunday.
- Ozon said one of its logistics centers was hit; all employees were evacuated, and nobody was injured.
- Regional Governor Alexander Drozdenko said 145 Ukrainian drones were shot down; debris damaged cars and started fires.
- St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov reported one death and five injuries; Russian state media later cited ten injuries.
"I am hereby waiving the application of such sanctions, restrictions, and duties provided for in the Graham Act," Trump, 80, wrote in the executive order. "I have submitted to the Congress a certification that the issuance of such a waiver at this time is in the national interests of the United States."— Donald J. Trump — in an executive order waiving sanctions under the Graham Act; as reported in The Daily Beast article
‘The Suicidal Fall of Europe’: Russia Reacts to Riots in France: As France picks up the pieces from a weekend that saw violent riots amid wider mass protests ...
themoscowtimes.com/2026/10/19/the-suicidal-fall-of-europe-russia-reacts-to-riots-in-france-a94021
Russia launched one of its broadest air assaults in months overnight, cutting power to more than half a million households and damaging energy infrastructure ... Show more
31-year-old Alexander Gertz has been part of the Ukrainian armed forces since 2023. As a medic, he experienced the brutal war in the Donbas firsthand ... Show more
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News & Email at t-online | Politics, Sports, Entertainment & Advice
Without Ukraine: Putin proposes trilateral summit with Trump and Xi: According to US media, Putin has proposed a trilateral summit with Trump and Xi ...
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Oct. 19, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Trump Defends Russia Sanctions Waivers, Zelenskyy Warns Of Impact: President Donald Trump defended his decision to waive sweeping sanctions planned against ...
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From Banking to Taxis, Ukraine’s Data Center Strikes Disrupt Everyday Life in Russia
themoscowtimes.com/2026/10/19/from-banking-to-taxis-ukraines-data-center-strikes-disrupt-everyday-life-in-russia-a94020
War in Ukraine: Russia Reports Massive Drone Attack on St. Petersburg: Ukraine apparently attacked St. Petersburg with dozens of drones overnight ...
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Civilians trapped in Russian-occupied Oleshky have no safe way out. Ukraine says it’s negotiating with Moscow to bring them directly to Ukrainian-controlled ...
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Wall St. Journal Obliterates Trump for Being ‘Putin’s Best Friend’ in Scorching Editoria ...
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Russia pounds Kyiv as Rubio urges Ukraine's Zelensky to 'focus' on ending the war
france24.com/en/europe/20261019-live-russian-strikes-pound-kyiv-as-rubio-denies-us-paused-intel-sharing-with-ukraine
Putin Approves Major Government Cabinet Reshuffle: President Vladimir Putin on Monday approved a major reshuffle of top government officials ...
themoscowtimes.com/2026/10/19/putin-approves-major-government-cabinet-reshuffle-a94017
Russia Caught Shipping Weapons and Suspected Undercover Spies to Africa Aboard Civilian Vessels
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine will not prevail if US officially sides with Russia: Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated on NBC's Meet the Press that an official US shift to ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/10/18/8058646/
US gave us no warning of Russian strikes on Kyiv power plants, Zelenskyy says: Ukrainian president accuses Washington of ‘denial of reality’ in ongoing row with ...
theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/19/no-us-warning-russian-strikes-kyiv-power-plants-zelenskyy-ukraine-trump
Trump Goon Desperately Tries to Spin Shock Sweetheart Deal for Putin: The top official was attempting to put a gloss on a controversial Kremlin energy deal.
thedailybeast.com/trump-goon-desperately-tries-to-spin-shock-sweetheart-deal-for-putin
Putin proposes summit with Trump and Xi to discuss Ukraine deal, WSJ says: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed to the Journal that discussions were taking ...
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US delaying Patriot missiles already paid for under NATO initiative, Zelensky says
kyivindependent.com/us-delaying-patriot-missiles-already-paid-for-under-nato-initiative-zelensky-says/
Russian strike on Kyiv kills 21-year-old woman; U.S. gave Ukraine no advance warning, journalists report
meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/19/russian-strike-on-kyiv-kills-21-year-old-woman-u-s-gave-ukraine-no-advance-warning-journalists-report
Putin’s Secret Plot to Lure Trump Into Ultimate Betrayal Revealed: The Russian president has been buoyed by Trump’s willingness to side with Moscow.
thedailybeast.com/putins-secret-plot-to-lure-trump-into-ultimate-betrayal-revealed
One of the deadliest saboteurs in recent military history, Russian Lt. Lev Stupnikov fed troop locations and battle plans to Ukraine before making a daring ... Show more
The Defector: A Russian Officer Turned Against His Country and Helped Ukraine Kill Hundreds
The Defector: A Russian Officer Turned Against His Country and Helped Ukraine Kill Hundreds
Trump defends Russia sanctions relief, blasts Zelensky on peace: ...
france24.com/en/europe/20261018-ukraine-zelensky-war-trump-peace-russia-sanctions
Russia and Ukraine Should Focus on Peace Talks, Rubio Says: Ukraine and Russia should focus on ending the war between them, U.S.
themoscowtimes.com/2026/10/19/russia-and-ukraine-should-focus-on-peace-talks-rubio-says-a94016
Ankara wants Moscow's fuel: Turkey seizes the opportunity presented by Trump's diesel deal with Russia
n-tv.de/politik/Tuerkei-greift-bei-Trumps-Diesel-Deal-mit-Russland-zu-id31431434.html
Key FactsRepublicans Seek Probe Into Ukraine’s Starlink Disruption
16 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
- On Sunday, Mike Turner and Kevin Cramer said Congress should determine the disruption’s cause and who was responsible.
- Marco Rubio denied a White House order; Volodymyr Zelensky said a U.S. government decision caused the restriction.
- The restriction cut data connections when terminals exceeded 160 kph, affecting Ukrainian drones and helicopters.
- Last week, nine bipartisan senators asked the Pentagon inspector general to examine possible contributions by the department or contractors.
People’s lives are at risk, and lives are lost over these things.— Mike Turner, Ohio Republican, House Armed Services Committee, said Sunday on CBS News’ Face the Nation
Sanctions Package Suspended: Trump Justifies His Leniency Toward Russia: At the last minute, U.S. President Trump halted a sanctions package against Russia that ...
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Perfectly placed by Kirill Kaprizov for his league-leading 10th of the season 😮💨
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🇷🇺✈🇻🇳 The number of Russian tourists visiting Việt Nam surpassed one million in the first eight months of 2026, up 165.7% from a year earlier ... Show more
Việt Nam draws growing interest from Russian tourists
Việt Nam draws growing interest from Russian tourists
To track missiles from Russia: U.S. resumes sharing intelligence data with Ukraine
n-tv.de/politik/USA-liefern-Ukraine-wieder-Geheimdienstdaten-id31431630.html
A spy inside Russia’s army. The Wall Street Journal tells the story of the lieutenant who helped Ukraine kill hundreds of his fellow soldiers.
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Ukraine war: Putin apparently proposes Ukraine summit to Trump and Xi.: Russia has been waging war against Ukraine for four years. Now President Putin apparently ...
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Russian shadow fleet ships appear in two places at once in new deception tactic: Moscow appears to have a new trick to keep sanctioned oil flowing
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Starshield outage, diesel deal with Russia, Iran escalation, chaos in his team: Trump's authority is crumbling before the midterms. 👉 More on this: Chaos in the White House: Trump is losing control before the midterms
Thick black clouds of smoke rose over St. Petersburg on Sunday, October 18: A massive Ukrainian drone attack set industrial and logistics sites ablaze ... Show more
Sen. James Lankford defends Trump's decision to lift Russian sanctions, clashing with fellow Oklahoma Sen. Alan Armstrong ... Show more
Lankford backs Trump's Russia diesel deal, breaking with Armstrong
Lankford backs Trump's Russia diesel deal, breaking with Armstrong
Russian sabotage: Europe's new strategy in the fight against Putin: The Europeans have undergone a change of strategy in recent months. Instead of ignoring ...
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According to Zelenskyy, the US is once again providing intelligence information.: Ukraine complained about a lack of investigation by US intelligence into ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/ukraine-geheimdienst-informationen-usa-100.html
