(2025-10-22). Britain's investment in "combating Russian hybrid threats" sparks instability in the Balkans. infobrics.org British leaders fear Russia's advance in Ukraine and want to strengthen the rear of the battlefront.
(2025-10-22). From Barracks to Refineries: Russia's Unconventional Use of Reservists. moderndiplomacy.eu Russia's military leaders announced plans to use reservists to protect civilian infrastructure, like oil refineries, due to increased Ukrainian drone attacks. President Vladimir Putin has ordered the regular army to expand to 1.5 million, making it the second largest army globally after China's. Currently, around 700,000 men are reported to be fighting in Ukraine, and …
(2025-10-22). Who Holds the Key to Peace? Decoding the Trump-Putin Pause. thinktank.pk In the evolving landscape of international relations, the proposed summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has captured global attention. Originally floated as a potential breakthrough in resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the meeting—slated for Budapest, Hungary—has been placed on hold. This development raises critical questions about who truly controls …
(2025-10-22). Host of Putin-Trump meet threatens EU amid confusion over summit; staunch Ukraine ally says… | Hungary. hindustantimes.com Hungary's Minister for European Union Affairs Janos Boka urged the EU to avoid making statements that could obstruct Trump's potential meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest, arguing that Trump's approach represents "the only serious peace initiative" currently on the table. Meanwhile, Poland State Secretary Niemczycki emphasized Europe's responsibility to actively engage in negotiations with Russia.
(2025-10-22). Belarus reaffirms peaceful nature of nuclear cooperation with Russia at UN session. eng.belta.by Cooperation between Belarus and Russia in the nuclear sphere poses no | threat to third countries, the Belarusian Permanent Mission to the | United Nations made this statement during a session of the UN General Assembly First Committee in New…
(2025-10-22). Young Russian street singer charged for singing songs by prohibited musicians. globalvoices.org 
(2025-10-22). Meloni Warns EU: Use of Russian Assets Must Stay Within Law. moderndiplomacy.eu As the war in Ukraine grinds on and Western funding fatigue sets in, the European Union is exploring new ways to support Kyiv. The latest proposal using profits from frozen Russian central bank assets has sparked both optimism and legal anxiety across the bloc. Why It Matters: The European Commission's plan to direct around ‚Ǩ185 billion …
(2025-10-22). Could Putin-Trump Tunnel end US-Russia New Cold War. infobrics.org Russia's Bering Strait tunnel pitch, dubbed the Putin-Trump link, ignites debate on US-Russia reconciliation amid Ukraine tensions. This mega-project promises Arctic riches and faster China trade — but irony looms as the US torched Europe's Russian energy bridge (Nord Stream) while potentially eyeing its own. Be as it may, Zelensky doesn't like the idea — and neither does the Deep State.
(2025-10-22). Trump insults Putin on TV; US gets chilling threat from Russia minister amid Budapest meet confusion. hindustantimes.com Diplomatic confusion has emerged over the planned Trump-Putin summit in Budapest, with conflicting signals from Washington and Moscow. U.S. President Donald Trump stated he doesn't want to "waste time" with a meeting if no substantial deal on Ukraine is achievable, suggesting the summit may be postponed or cancelled. However, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov insisted that preparations for the meeting are continuing and that the summit "will happen," dismissing reports of cancellation as premature.
(2025-10-22). Ukraine Says It Struck a Chemical Plant Inside Russia With British-Provided Storm Shadow Missiles. news.antiwar.com Ukraine's military said on Tuesday that it used British-provided Storm Shadow missiles to strike a chemical plant inside Russia's Bryansk Oblast, signaling the US is again supporting Ukrainian missile strikes on Russian territory. "A massive combined missile-and-air strike was carried out, including with air-launched Storm Shadow missiles that penetrated Russia's air defence system," the General …
(2025-10-22). Hours after Lavrov warns US on cancelling Putin-Trump meet, Zelensky adds Tomahawk fuel to fire. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested that U.S. President Trump's refusal to supply long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine has emboldened Russia and reduced Moscow's willingness to engage in serious peace negotiations. Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reiterated that Moscow's conditions for peace remain unchanged since the August summit, including demands for full control of Donetsk and territorial recognition of Russian-held areas.
(2025-10-22). A Delayed Summit, A Nuclear Message: Russia Holds Drills After Trump Postponement. moderndiplomacy.eu Russia announced on Wednesday that it conducted a major nuclear weapons training exercise, shortly after the U. S. postponed a planned summit between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. The Kremlin shared videos of General Valery Gerasimov updating Putin on the drills, which included test launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of striking the U. …
(2025-10-22). Trump's Diwali celebration: Reveals PM Modi phone call amid US-India trade tension over Russia war. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed matters related to trade. Speaking with reporters in the Oval Office, Trump described Modi as "a great person" and "a great friend" while extending his warm wishes to the people of India on Diwali. Listen in…
(2025-10-22). Russia's repression record. CPJ Europe and Central Asia Program 
(2025-10-22). Delegation of Pakistani Civil Servants Visits RIAC. russiancouncil.ru On October 20, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) hosted a delegation from the National School of Public Policy (NSPP) under the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan…
(2025-10-22). Analyst: The breaking point is where Slavs are just getting started. eng.belta.by In this situation, according to the analyst, the West is using Ukraine exclusively as a bargaining chip in its confrontation with Russia.
(2025-10-22). Critical Putin-Trump summit on hold after Russia rejects ceasefire. geo.tv 
President Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin shake hands during a joint news conference after their meeting in Helsinki, Finland, July 16, 2018. — ReutersSummit preps appear stalled after Rubio-Lavrov meeting postponed.'I guess the…
(2025-10-22). EU Strengthens Ties with Ukraine Amid Tensions with Russia. devdiscourse.com European leaders convened in Brussels on Thursday to reaffirm their support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Their meeting followed tense developments, including anticipated talks between Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin, which were later canceled. At the summit, EU leaders restated their backing for Ukraine's sovereignty, while considering a proposal to leverage frozen Russian assets for a significant loan to Kyiv.
(2025-10-22). Ukraine Pushes Back on EU's Conditions for Billions in Russian-Funded Aid. moderndiplomacy.eu Ukraine is asking European nations not to restrict how it uses a proposed $163 billion loan sourced from frozen Russian assets. Kyiv argues it needs this funding for various purposes, including purchasing non-European weapons, repairing damage from Russian attacks, and compensating its victims. As EU leaders prepare to discuss this "Reparations Loan" with Ukraine's president …
(2025-10-22). Belarus' experience of preparing for next population census presented before CIS statistics services. eng.belta.by A conference of specialists from the national statistics services of the CIS member states is taking place in Moscow to discuss "Preparation for the 2030 round of population censuses in the CIS region". The event has been organized by the CIS Statistical Committee.