(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Analyst expects framework for ending Ukraine conflict by the end of 2025. eng.belta.by The framework for ending the conflict in Ukraine will be established by the end of 2025, economist and analyst Serghei Banari said.
(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). 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). Small, Smart, and Deadly: The Gripen, Ukraine's Dream Jet. moderndiplomacy.eu Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signed a letter of intent to export up to 150 Gripen fighter jets from Saab to Ukraine. The Gripen is a fourth-generation, multi-role fighter jet designed for various missions, including air-to-air combat and reconnaissance. It offers a lower-cost alternative compared to more expensive fifth-generation planes …
(2025-10-22). Russia's repression record. CPJ Europe and Central Asia Program 
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). EU unable to meet ammunition target for Ukraine. infobrics.org European countries have planned to provide more aid than they are actually capable of providing.
(2025-10-22). Patrick Lawrence: Desperation Row. scheerpost.com Zelensky at the White House on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (White House video screenshot.) | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Patrick Lawrence / What a big game Volodymyr Zelensky talked before his latest little while in the…
(2025-10-22). Zardari-Vawda meet: timing matters. tribune.com.pk 
Senator Faisal Vawda called on President Asif Zardari at Bilawal House on Tuesday. During their one-on-one meeting, both exchanged views on the political situation in the country. | The meeting took place after Vawda returned to Pakistan from his foreign trip. The president also congratulated Vawda on his birthday. | Read: Vawda warns tax evaders of FBR crackdown | Earlier, He said the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is preparing a strict crackdown on tax evasion, warning individuals and companies that discrepancies between declared income and visible luxury lifestyles will not go unnoticed. | According to a po…
(2025-10-22). Il vero significato degli "accordi di Gaza" strategic-culture.su Dopo aver terminato il suo enfatico e teatrale intervento al parlamento israeliano, Trump è ripartito alla volta dell'Egitto, dove Sharm El Sheikh fa da sfondo a un vertice internazionale e alla cerimonia ufficiale di firma della prima fase del suo piano per Gaza. | Segue nostro L'incontro, organizzato dal presidente Abdel Fattah al Sissi, punta a "porre fine alla guerra nella Striscia di Gaza, intensificare gli sforzi per raggiungere la…