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kyivpost.com | 30 min. ago NEW

Putin and Pezeshkian Honor Khamenei, Killed in US-Israeli Strikes, and Challenge US Influence

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Vladimir Putin that Middle Eastern countries could resolve regional conflicts without US involvement, calling for stronger ties with Moscow. Both leaders paid tribute to Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, while discussing military cooperation, energy projects and growing trade.

Putin also criticized Western sanctions and signaled interest in potential US-Russian energy projects in the Arctic.

mirror.co.uk | 54 min. ago NEW

Putin invites Zelensky to Moscow for peace talks in big potential war breakthrough

The leaders of Finland and Norway - which both share borders with Russia - had a phone conversation with Russia President Vladimir Zelensky during which he said his Ukrainian counterpart should come to Moscow for direct talks

kyivindependent.com | 1 hrs. 41 min. ago

Russia launched over 100 ballistic missiles against Kyiv in past two weeks

Zelensky's comments come one day Russian ballistic missiles targeted Kyiv in a deadly attack on a university campus, a major bridge, an administrative building, and medical facilities in Kyiv. The attack killed one person and injured 15.

dailymail.com | 2 hrs. 52 min. ago

An unreliable US President cosying up to Russia. War in the Middle East. And a global oil crunch... 70 years after the Suez Crisis, history is repeating itself in truly brutal ways

Meanwhile, in Eastern Europe the Russians are brutally attempting to extirpate a much smaller country, which is mounting a heroic but ultimately doomed resistance.

kyivpost.com | 3 hrs. 4 min. ago

Zelensky: Europe Must Be Included in November Peace Talks

President Volodymyr Zelensky insisted that European countries must participate in upcoming US-mediated peace negotiations with Russia, warning that no European partner should be excluded. His remarks followed a rare phone call between Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Vladimir Putin, ahead of expected trilateral negotiations in Abu Dhabi in November.

rferl.org | 3 hrs. 41 min. ago

Why Russia's Central Crimean Drone Base Is Hard For Ukraine To Destroy

A military airfield in Crimea has been transformed into a hub for drone launches, new satellite images sourced by RFE/RL show. We spoke to one Crimean military insider about why Ukraine has been unable to take the site out of action.

atlanticcouncil.org | 3 hrs. 42 min. ago

UN report: Russian attacks on Ukraine’s power grid are a ‘crime against humanity’

Russia’s bombardment of Ukraine’s civilian power grid qualifies as a crime against humanity, according to a new report by the UN’s Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, writes Kateryna Odarchenko. The post UN report: Russian attacks on Ukraine’s power grid are a ‘crime against humanity’ appeared first on Atlantic Council.

euromaidanpress.com | 3 hrs. 43 min. ago

Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1707: UN commission finds Russia’s strikes on Ukraine’s power grid are crimes against humanity

Russian missiles hit a Kyiv university campus and the Southern Bridge in two overnight waves and the ceasefire around occupied Oleshky began earlier than planned.

foxnews.com | 5 hrs. 36 min. ago

Russian diesel tankers close in on US ports as Trump, Putin deal triggers legal showdown

Three tankers carrying Russian diesel are heading to U.S. ports as Congress threatens to investigate companies involved in Trump's fuel deal with Moscow.

euromaidanpress.com | 5 hrs. 49 min. ago

Finland and Norway leaders make rare direct call to Putin, breaking with the West’s diplomatic isolation of the Russian leader to influence Ukraine peace talks

The Nordic leaders called for de-escalation ahead of November peace talks, with Zelenskyy saying they pressed Putin over attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. The Kremlin reiterated that any settlement must account for Russia’s demands.

euromaidanpress.com | 5 hrs. 49 min. ago

Russia replaces Ukrainians with Russian settlers in occupied Kherson Oblast; only 10–20% of pre-war population remains, Ukraine says

Russia is forcing Ukrainians from their homes while offering Russian teachers and medical workers financial incentives to settle in occupied Kherson Oblast, Ukraine’s military intelligence says.

kyivindependent.com | 7 hrs. 32 min. ago

Trump reportedly considering lifting sanctions against Russia's investment fund

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering lifting sanctions against Russia's government investment fund, the New York Times reported Oct. 27, citing an unnamed U.S. official.

ft.com | 7 hrs. 57 min. ago

Washington discusses Russian deals for US oil majors in Ukraine peace talks

White House proposes renewed postwar business ties in an effort to bring President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table

euromaidanpress.com | 7 hrs. 58 min. ago

Ukraine intercepts nearly 60% of Russia’s Geran-4 jet drones, General Staff says, as Kyiv races to counter evolving threat

Ukraine’s interception rate reaches 80% during some attacks, as F-16s, Mirage jets, mobile fire groups, and interceptor drones help counter Russia’s jet-powered attacks.

kyivpost.com | 8 hrs. 36 min. ago

Ukraine Holds Its Strongest Frontline Position in a Long Time, Zelensky Says

President Volodymyr Zelensky ranked Veles, an underground operation conducted by the National Guard’s Khartiia Corps near Kupiansk, among Ukraine’s three landmark operations this year. According to him, Ukraine’s frontline positions are currently the strongest they have been in a long time, noting that stronger air-defense support would bolster the country’s diplomatic position.

euromaidanpress.com | 8 hrs. 51 min. ago

Ukraine says it has finished its part of FREYJA, Europe’s joint anti-ballistic project. Partners’ work is still underway

Zelenskyy told ABC News on 23 October that Ukraine got only 24 US Patriot interceptors from the US in three months.

kyivindependent.com | 9 hrs. 18 min. ago

Ukraine war latest: Zelensky reveals details of 'Operation Veles'

The operation, code-named "Veles," involved an underground advance of more than 15 kilometers (9 miles), according to Zelensky.

aljazeera.com | 9 hrs. 31 min. ago

Russia jails IT worker for 13 years for donating money to Ukraine

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance shared Ukraine donation data with Russian authorities resulting in his conviction.

kyivpost.com | 9 hrs. 44 min. ago

Poland to Host €227M Patriot Missile Service Center

Poland has been selected to host Europe’s service center for PAC-3 interceptor missiles, used in the US-made Patriot air defense system, beating Germany, the Netherlands and Norway. The hub aims to cut repair times for interceptors that are already in short supply worldwide and critical to Ukraine’s defense.

kyivindependent.com | 9 hrs. 59 min. ago

Ukraine intercepting more Russian Geran-4 jet-powered drones, General Staff says

Fighter jets, including F-16s, Mirage aircraft, and MiG-29s, play a significant role in intercepting Russian jet-powered drones, according to the General Staff.

kyivpost.com | 10 hrs. 11 min. ago

UN Says Russia’s Energy Attacks Possibly Crimes Against Humanity

A UN report published on Oct. 19 says Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid show clear intent to deprive the civilian population of life’s necessities and may amount to crimes against humanity. Kyiv has warned of Russia’s plans to disable 90% of the country’s utility services, with the energy grid already strained from over four years of full-scale Russian invasion.

kyivindependent.com | 10 hrs. 13 min. ago

On Ukraine's language day, Russia strikes publisher's warehouse in Kharkiv

The disruption to KSD's planned releases is the latest blow to Ukraine's book industry, which has endured repeated Russian strikes on printing facilities and warehouses since the start of the full-scale war.

aljazeera.com | 10 hrs. 25 min. ago

Russia strikes Kyiv ahead of localised ceasefire in Oleshky

Russia struck Kyiv multiple times on Monday night, hours before a humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky took effect.

kyivpost.com | 10 hrs. 38 min. ago

‘Trump Is Cooked’: How Trump’s Russia Policy Is Splintering Republicans Ahead of the Midterms

In this video, we break down the shifting MAGA momentum, the political fallout of the Russia-Ukraine policy pivot, what it all means for the upcoming midterms.

kyivindependent.com | 10 hrs. 40 min. ago

Ukraine's 'Veles' pipeline operation near Kupiansk 'eliminates' over 100 Russian troops, Zelensky says

The operation, code-named "Veles," involved an underground advance of more than 15 kilometers (9 miles), according to Zelensky.

ft.com | 10 hrs. 52 min. ago

Nord Stream sabotage suspect under ‘direct command’ of Ukrainian army

Serhii Kuznetsov stands trial in Hamburg for allegedly leading audacious sabotage against Russia’s undersea gas pipelines to Germany

kyivindependent.com | 11 hrs. 7 min. ago

Starving residents of Oleshky must not become props in Russian propaganda

For months, desperate civilians remaining in the southern Ukrainian city of Oleshky have been blockaded inside, as Russia severed food and medicine supplies to the city amid constant shelling, food shop closures, and reports of looting; many of the city's elderly and less mobile residents have been forced

rferl.org | 12 hrs. 13 min. ago

Serbia Student List Lead Candidate Vows EU Integration, Open Debate On Russia Ties

In an interview with RFE/RL, Ilija Srdanovic, the lead candidate for Serbia's Student List -- which ousted longtime leader Aleksandar Vucic in recent elections -- pledged to pursue EU integration and said Belgrade's stance on sanctions against Russia could be reconsidered through public debate.

kyivpost.com | 12 hrs. 13 min. ago

Norwegian, Finnish Leaders Hold ‘Frank and Substantive’ Talks With Putin

Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre urged Vladimir Putin to end Russia’s war against Ukraine and resume negotiations. During a joint phone call, the leaders reaffirmed their support for Kyiv and stressed that the conflict’s outcome directly affects their countries and wider European security.

euromaidanpress.com | 12 hrs. 15 min. ago

Postal service Nova Post says it has already shot down Russian Shahed drones, as Ukrainian businesses take air defense into their own hands

The company says its air defense project is operational as Russia increasingly targets Ukrainian infrastructure, while other businesses weigh the costs and benefits of protecting their facilities themselves.

euromaidanpress.com | 12 hrs. 15 min. ago

Russia strikes publishing house warehouse in Kharkiv on Ukrainian Language Day, adding to a campaign against Ukrainian literature and culture

The publisher is assessing losses after the attack disrupted its planned 5 November releases, as repeated Russian strikes destroy books and damage Ukraine’s publishing industry.

kyivpost.com | 12 hrs. 27 min. ago

Oleshky Ceasefire to Last Until Nov. 1, Arakhamia Says

A humanitarian ceasefire around Russian-occupied Oleshky is scheduled to last until late on Nov. 1, Ukrainian lawmaker David Arakhamia said. The pause is intended to enable aid deliveries and civilian evacuations, while Ukraine’s ombudsman reported that both sides were observing the agreement after it took effect early Tuesday.

rferl.org | 13 hrs. 9 min. ago

'Get Killed Or Starve': Life Under Russian Occupation In Oleshky

Residents fleeing Russian-occupied Oleshky describe hunger, soaring food prices, and threats from Russian soldiers. Cut off from supplies, civilians risk mines and drone attacks to escape. Now, a proposed cease-fire could open a humanitarian corridor for those still trapped in the Ukrainian city.

euromaidanpress.com | 13 hrs. 24 min. ago

He drove a taxi in Jakarta and once worked in the US. Russia trained him as a machine gunner for a week and a half, then sent him into his first and last battle

Ukraine’s military intelligence says Russian recruiters reached the Indonesian through his job search and moved him from a contract signing near Moscow to the front in a matter of weeks.

kyivpost.com | 12 hrs. ago

Putin-Linked Boxing Chief Seen Hunting With Trump Jr. in Mongolia

Putin-linked boxing chief Umar Kremlev hunted with Donald Trump Jr. in Mongolia after reportedly funding the US president’s son’s wedding, the Financial Times reported. The trips have raised questions about the relationship between Trump Jr. and a businessman with close ties to the Kremlin.

aljazeera.com | 14 hrs. 18 min. ago

Russia targets Kyiv as Finnish, Norwegian leaders hold rare call with Putin

Strikes hit a major bridge in the Ukrainian capital as leaders push for 'direct discussions' to end the war.

euromaidanpress.com | 14 hrs. 20 min. ago

UN commission finds Russia’s grid strikes are crimes against humanity, citing last winter at minus 21°C. Now they’re intensifying

The commission concluded the strikes followed a state policy to deprive civilians of power and cause suffering, and noted that Russian authorities had openly announced further attacks and referred to a plan to carry them out.

aljazeera.com | 14 hrs. 32 min. ago

Melania or the pope: Who brokered Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in Oleshky?

Competing claims over the ceasefire mark the latest tensions between the White House and the Vatican.

euromaidanpress.com | 15 hrs. 28 min. ago

Russia tries to drag a village north of Kupiansk into no-man’s-land after its losses in Ukraine’s underground operation

Ukraine’s military describes Russian troops trying to keep a path open toward the city through Radkivka, a village on its northern edge, while fighting for neighboring Holubivka goes on.

ft.com | 9 hrs. 57 min. ago

Putin lectures Nordic leaders on Russian history

Russia’s leader goes on extended tangent in call with western European leaders as they seek to revive Ukraine peace talks