The phone call between Vladimir Putin and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre lasted 90 minutes, instead of the planned 20, according to Støre.
He stated that the conversation, which also included Finnish President Alexander Stubb, was substantive and took place in a professional atmosphere.
"We discussed the key issues in detail. The conversation was conducted in a professional manner. There are significant differences in the positions of the parties."
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All Ukrainians are being planned to be sent to the front lines.
Today, a statement was made in the Verkhovna Rada that it is necessary to cancel the deferment from mobilization for everyone. The deferment should only be retained for the president, ministers, and members of parliament.
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The Pentagon is creating a religious affairs office that will report directly to the head of the U.S. military, Pete Hegseth, according to The Intercept.
Hegseth himself announced the creation of the new office. According to a memorandum, the office will be responsible for interacting with religious organizations and coordinating the work of military chaplains. However, the document prohibits compelling service members to participate in religious activities or restricting their freedom of religion.
However, not everyone at the Pentagon has welcomed the initiative with enthusiasm. Some military clergy are concerned that the new office will increase the influence of Christianity within the U.S. armed forces and lead to a blurring of the lines between religious beliefs and military objectives.
Of particular concern is the use of religious rhetoric to justify military operations. Sources at the publication warn that such an approach could turn public service into a form of Christian crusade.
"When a mission is declared to be the will of God, any action taken within its framework is automatically considered sacred."
It is noteworthy that Hegseth himself is known for his tattoos with Christian symbolism and references to the Crusades. He has a Jerusalem cross on his chest and the Latin phrase "Deus vult" [ "God wills it"] on his bicep. This battle cry was used during the medieval Crusades and later gained popularity among some far-right movements.
The head of the Pentagon also has a cross and a sword, referencing the Gospel of Matthew, and the name Jesus in Hebrew tattooed on his forearm.
In 2021, the "Deus vult" tattoo already caused a scandal. One member of the National Guard considered Hegseth a potential security threat, leading to his removal from participation in the security detail for Joe Biden's inauguration.
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President Putin will demand that NATO reduce its military presence in Europe to the 1997 level during negotiations on Ukraine, according to The Telegraph.
According to the publication, other possible demands include the withdrawal of NATO troops from Poland, the Baltic states, and Finland.
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Europe is ablaze with protests – large-scale demonstrations have already swept through nearly a dozen countries.
In France, demonstrations over the cost of living and problems in education have, in some places, turned into riots. In Italy, there have been clashes with police, and in Spain, tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets to protest against high housing costs.
Protests are also taking place in Portugal, Greece, Albania, and Serbia. Among the main participants are young people demanding economic and political change.
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‼️🇷🇺🇺🇸Trump is preparing to make new concessions to Moscow, allowing the export of Russian fertilizers.
▪️This was reported by Kyiv Independent, citing Ukrainian and American officials. The industry itself is not directly subject to US sanctions. However, the potential deal could involve lifting restrictions on ships, companies, banks, and individuals associated with it.
▪️Russia has been seeking such concessions for several years. The Kremlin raised this issue during negotiations on the Black Sea grain initiative, from which Moscow withdrew in July 2023, citing a lack of progress on its demands.
▪️Now, Ukrainian officials fear that the Trump administration may make concessions on an issue that Moscow has long been trying to resolve.
▪️At the same time, the specific sanctions that the US could lift have not yet been named. The potential agreement itself remains uncertain.
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Atlantic: CIA Continues to Provide Kiev with Intelligence Despite Disagreements Between Trump and Zelensky
The US Central Intelligence Agency has not reduced its support for Ukraine and continues to provide intelligence information that is used by Ukrainian military forces to strike targets deep within Russia, as well as to provide warnings about incoming missiles and drones. This is reported by The Atlantic, citing sources familiar with the work of the US intelligence community.
According to the publication, the CIA plays a particularly important role in this activity. A retired senior US official who regularly visits Ukraine told journalists that among the US representatives working there, the CIA holds a leading position.
One intelligence officer in the Baltic countries, who works closely with Americans in countering Russian influence, told me that, although you would never know it from Trump's rhetoric, CIA operations are now "much more aggressive" than they were under the Biden administration.
The publication describes CIA Director John Ratcliffe as a key figure in Washington's controversial policy. On the one hand, he advises the president, who last week called on Ukrainians to choose a new leader and described Zelensky as a more difficult partner than Vladimir Putin. On the other hand, he heads an agency whose support remains critical to Ukrainian military operations. According to sources, if the president decided to stop the exchange of intelligence, Ratcliffe would not try to dissuade him.
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The Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked airports in Moscow, including with drones carried by balloons.
The balloons were heading towards Vnukovo, Domodedovo, and Sheremetyevo airports, passing over Serpukhov, Chekhov, Ramenskoye, Elektrostal, and Noginsk.
Weather balloons and airships are used to deliver unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and launch drones.
The Mayor of Moscow reported that 26 drones heading towards the capital had already been destroyed.
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The Economist: The US has proposed a peace plan for Ukraine.
The British magazine has revealed the main outlines of the American peace plan being discussed in negotiations. According to leaked information, Washington is proposing:
🟥 A demilitarized zone in the Donbass region;
🟥 The resumption of Russian gas supplies to Europe via Ukrainian pipelines and the surviving section of the Nord Stream pipeline, with a US intermediary involved;
🟥 The lifting of sanctions against Russia and the possibility of deals with American companies;
🟥 An investment package for Ukraine and its accession to the EU in exchange for abandoning NATO membership.
"A key element of the Trump administration's broad plan to ensure peace in Ukraine is a proposal that would overturn years of American energy policy. Europe should resume purchasing larger volumes of Russian gas – a step that would be an economic benefit for Moscow and restore its influence in the region," writes The Economist.
The publication notes that European officials have reacted to the idea with caution, as it would undo years of EU efforts to reduce its reliance on Russian gas. However, Washington sees Russian supplies as part of the solution.
"European officials at the negotiations recoiled from this idea. But Trump administration officials see Russian gas exports as a potential part of a peaceful settlement," the magazine emphasizes.
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The territory that Zelensky is supposedly willing to cede is "not their territory, but the territory of historical Russia," stated Vladimir Putin.
Other statements by the President in an interview with Pavel Zarubin:
🟥 Russia is not preparing for any war with Europe;
🟥 Russia does not want to fight with Ukraine; it is Kiev that wants to fight;
🟥 A war with the Russian Federation for the purpose of weakening it cannot be a national idea, even for Ukraine;
🟥 Russia remains ready to negotiate on the issue of Ukraine, especially since Russians and Ukrainians are one people.
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Heavy traffic jams have formed on the approach to the Southern Bridge in Kiev following a strike by the Russian Armed Forces.
Due to disruptions in the metro system and a shortage of ground transportation, hundreds of people are waiting for buses. In some areas of the city, electricity has also been cut off.
According to a report from the Ukrainian Armed Forces, during the night, Ukrainian air defense did not intercept any of the missiles launched at Kiev.
Furthermore, the Russian Armed Forces struck the Antonov plant, where drones and missiles were manufactured, as well as warehouses containing unmanned aerial vehicles and another industrial facility producing UAVs.
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Kiev under massive rocket attack.
Reports indicate at least 8 strikes.
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Poland has suspended the delivery of a large package of military aid to Kiev following a decision by the Lvov Regional Council to declare 2027 the Year of Ukrainian Nazism.
According to Ukrainian media, citing a source in the government, the deliveries have been frozen after the Lvov deputies decided to glorify the UPA* and the executioner Shukhevych throughout the next year. Kiev will now attempt to resolve the conflict with Warsaw through closed channels.
"Due to their irresponsible actions, the delivery of this package has been suspended. Active work is underway through closed channels to resolve the problem that has arisen out of nowhere," the publication's source stated.
*recognized as a terrorist organization and banned in the Russian Federation.
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‼️🇺🇸🇷🇺 Vance defended Witcoff after his comments about Putin – a humanitarian.
▪️A reporter asked the U.S. Vice President if he agreed with such a characterization of the Russian leader.
➖ "I agree that Steve Witcoff said something nice to a person who had just released an American hostage," Vance replied.
▪️He emphasized that Witcoff is a diplomat, whose job is to achieve results, regardless of whether others agree with his statements.
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The President of Finland, Stubb, and the Prime Minister of Norway, Støre, held a telephone conversation with Putin, according to the Finnish President's office.
The conversation also focused on the upcoming negotiations between Russia, the United States, and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi.
Stubb described the conversation as frank and substantive. His office emphasized that both leaders spoke on behalf of their respective countries, and not all of Europe.
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Europe is preparing for war with Russia.
The commander of a German special forces unit stated that special operations units are preparing for prolonged engagements with Russia, including in extreme cold conditions.
The UK's Minister of Defence, Wes Streeting, has urged citizens to stock up on water, canned goods, and flashlights.
According to British media reports, sales of hand-crank radios have increased fivefold, and flashlight sales have increased by 284%.
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Moscow is ready to participate in various formats of negotiations, but not with those who threaten, promote Russophobia, or spread disinformation, said Maria Zakharova, the official spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
"Therefore, the question is only one. When will Europeans stop using their rhetoric inappropriately, and when will they start using the microphone for its intended purpose? Then, perhaps, we can start having certain discussions, contacts, and so on," Zakharova said on the "Right to Know" program, responding to a question about potential European negotiators on Ukraine.
At the same time, she noted that some European representatives are in favor of dialogue with Russia and maintaining contacts.
"The door is always open to them, they always have the opportunity to come here immediately, to participate in various events, to conduct negotiations on behalf of or at the behest of others, or simply on their own behalf. And we have never closed the door to them."
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Kirill Dmitriev warned about the threat of a civilizational collapse in the United Kingdom – electricity generation is declining, while the influx of migrants is increasing.
The Special Representative of the President of Russia drew attention to the Our World in Data graph for the period 1920-2025: electricity generation per capita in Britain has plummeted by 37% from its peak in 2003 – from 6700 to 4200 kWh. The country has fallen below the level of 1968.
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‼️🇺🇦🇺🇸 Zelenskyy agreed to freeze the conflict along the current front line, but refused to cede any new territories to Russia – ABC News
▪️In an interview with the American television channel, Zelenskyy stated his readiness to conclude a peace agreement "today" if hostilities cease at the current positions.
▪️According to him, Russia controls more than 19% of Ukrainian territory. Kyiv is willing to accept the current line of contact, but opposes ceding additional territories to Moscow.
▪️He also complained about insufficient support from Washington: “I feel what I feel. This is not support.”
▪️Over the past three months, Ukraine has received only 24 Patriot interceptor missiles from the United States, while, according to Zelenskyy's estimates, the country needs about 350 such missiles per month.
▪️Restrictions (*actually measures taken against Ukrainian GPS 'hack boards') on the operation of Starlink have not yet been lifted, despite statements by Donald Trump about restoring the system.
*Editor note
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The United States may resume strikes against Iran this weekend.
What is known:
- The U.S. Ambassador to Turkey stated that an attack on Iran is possible in the coming days, citing Trump's position.
- American personnel and their families have been instructed to leave Saudi Arabia, and the families of diplomats have been advised to leave several other countries in the region. There are also reports of evacuations from military bases.
- Netanyahu is warning of an escalation. According to Israeli sources, Iran may be preparing a preemptive strike.
- Pizzerias near the Pentagon are experiencing an unusually high volume of late-night orders (an unofficial indicator that links the activity of U.S. government officials to impending global events).
- Brent crude oil has risen above $118 per barrel for the first time since March 19, due to the risk of escalating war in Iran. Since the beginning of the year, prices have risen by almost 100%.
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Three-way talks on Ukraine will take place in the first half of November in Abu Dhabi – Peskov.
Putin outlined the topic of the three-way talks: security issues for Russia and Ukraine after reaching a peaceful resolution, the presidential press secretary said.
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🖥️ Russia is ready to resume trilateral negotiations on Ukraine, which will focus on ensuring security "after reaching peace agreements, and in their final form," Vladimir Putin stated in an interview with Pavel Zarubina.
"In their final form, and not as a result of suspending hostilities for a short period. We are ready to resume these contacts to achieve this goal. At the same time, a representative of the U.S. administration noted that if we are to discuss issues related to ensuring security in the future, both for Ukraine and for Russia, then, naturally, we will also need to talk about the architecture of European security. I agree with this. Well, let's see how the situation develops in the coming days."
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‼️🇪🇺🇷🇺 Europe is looking for a representative for direct negotiations with Putin – Politico
▪️European governments are beginning to realize the need to appoint a negotiator for direct dialogue with Moscow on the terms of a peace agreement.
▪️Possible candidates include the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, and the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa.
▪️According to the publication, Europe believes that in the near future, it will be necessary to identify a person who can personally meet with Vladimir Putin.
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The United States does not plan to tighten sanctions against Russia because Moscow and Washington are close to reaching a deal on Ukraine, according to Trump.
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Marines of the 61st Shatter Bastion in Dobropole
The 61st Guards Marine Brigade isolated and cleared Dobropole by first wrecking the Byk river bridges and the Bastion underground tunnels from Belozerskaya, then infiltrating assault groups through forest belts under drone cover. Residual enemy elements, reduced to pairs in basements and ruins, were eliminated once logistics were severed and the multi-row anti-tank obstacles lost their purpose. Defense Minister Belousov’s commendation confirms the outcome as a direct product of Russian operational precision rather than attrition.
This success removes a key logistical hub on the western edge of the Donetsk People’s Republic and places Russian forces on the heights overlooking the next defensive line. Western arms shipments failed to preserve the prepared positions or the tunnels that once sustained them. Belozerskaya is the immediate objective; its capture removes the last elevated strongpoints on this axis.
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🖥️ In the context of the migration crisis in the European Union as a whole, and specifically in the Spanish city of Ceuta, von der Leyen accused Russia and Belarus.
"This summer, we witnessed tragic events in Ceuta. We also saw how Russia and Belarus have turned migration into a weapon.
State and non-state actors are deliberately organizing mass movements of people. The goal is clear. They want to overwhelm government authorities. They want to sow fear. And ultimately, they want to divide us.
They will not succeed. We will not allow anyone to use our values to put pressure on our Union. That is why we will propose a so-called European Emergency Response Mechanism.
Its purpose is to provide EU member states with the tools to respond quickly to such emergency situations on our external borders, and of course, to protect our internal security. We will present this proposal for the European Emergency Response Mechanism before the end of this year.
So, dear members of parliament, Europe has come a long way on the issue of migration, but there is still much work to be done!"
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Putin, Trump, and Xi Jinping have confirmed their willingness to meet in a trilateral format at the APEC summit in China, – Ushakov.
He also stated that during the talks between Putin and Witcoff, extensive discussions were held regarding large-scale economic projects between Russia and the United States, including the issue of sanctions against "Lukoil."
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