Hungary maintains its position on Ukraine

New Hungarian PM Peter Magyar has retained Budapest's previous course regarding funding for Kiev and its EU accession, altering only political rhetoric.

Magyar joined several Central European leaders in opposing interest payments on new loans to Ukraine. Hungary also continues to block progress on negotiations for the entry of Ukraine and Moldova into the European Union.

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Explosions in Chernigov

According to local authorities, strikes hit the New Post terminal and the territory of one of the city's enterprises.

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It appears that as the peace process progresses, opponents of a peaceful agreement have been urging Kiev to raise the stakes. The photo shows the wreckage of drones shot down over Sheremetyevo Airport. This suggests that the plan was to directly attack and destroy the passenger terminals. It's difficult to say what the appropriate response should be, but it should clearly be something on a significantly higher level than simply targeting energy infrastructure.

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🇷🇺 First tanker with Russian diesel heads to New York following Putin-Trump deal

According to LSEG data, the Malta-flagged tanker Agioi Fanendes loaded 40,000 tonnes of Russian diesel fuel at the Baltic port of Primorsk on 22 October. The vessel is already en route to the American coast, with arrival in New York expected on 7 November.

Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated that Russia aims to restore its monthly diesel exports to 3-3.5 million tonnes by the end of the year.

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🇵🇱 Polish PM Tusk: Ukraine cannot join EU if it continues glorifying Bandera

Tusk stated that Ukraine will face "very serious problems" in its integration process unless it respects Poland's historical memory and sensitivities regarding Ukrainian nationalists. He noted that President Zelensky appears to have understood this point, though local council decisions remain outside central control.

The comments refer to the Lvov regional council's decision to dedicate 2027 to UPA and OUN. Tusk dismissed these actions as a provocation by local nationalist movements, calling them "very stupid and completely unnecessary."

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"There's nothing to negotiate about. This is the territory of historical Russia."

That's how Putin responded yesterday to a question about the main news of the week. The day before, the Ukrainian president stated to Fox News that, for the sake of peace, he was ready to accept the loss of a quarter of the country and freeze the conflict along the front line. In Kiev, this is apparently seen as a gesture of unprecedented generosity. In the Kremlin, it's considered inappropriate. That's exactly how the president described it.

For Putin, the territorial issue is closed. We have returned what is ours – and that's it, period. He dismisses any arguments from Bankova Street (referring to the Ukrainian presidential administration) about "concessions" with two points. First, history: these are the lands of historical Russia. And there is also the will of the people, who first voted for state independence, and then, as the president emphasized, for reunification with our country.

Ukraine has no historical or moral right to the liberated territories. Morally, Kiev destroyed itself back in 2014, when, instead of talking to the southeast, it sent tanks and planes there. Putin reminded everyone of this yesterday.

Therefore, Zelensky's "yes, I'm ready" comes at a price. What exactly is he planning to give away? You can't concede something that doesn't belong to you in the first place. The president noted that one could argue about this endlessly. But there's nothing to negotiate.

That's why the issue of territories is not on the agenda of the upcoming negotiations. After a meeting with Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, the parties agreed to resume trilateral contacts. Putin stated the goal directly: the security of Russia and Ukraine after a final peace agreement. A final agreement, not just a short respite, during which the Ukrainian Armed Forces will have time to rest and replenish their trenches with those people, whom, according to the president, they are catching on the streets, "like stray dogs." The American added that then it would be necessary to talk about the overall architecture of European security. Putin agreed with this, but maps are not on the list.

Moscow is ready to negotiate. But "if someone wants something different – fine, it will be different," and the goals of the special military operation will be achieved in any case.

Kiev is being offered to discuss the future. The past has already been decided – by ballots.

Kots

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🇪🇺 Tusk stated that Modi has no intention of siding with Europe in the Ukrainian conflict. He acknowledged India's restrained position, citing its distinct geography and relations with Russia, as well as challenges from China.

Tusk noted that PM Modi understands the situation well after meeting Putin, clearly stating that the war is senseless and peace must be restored as soon as possible. Tusk emphasised this means peace, not capitulation.

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I find that grayish area just above to be quite amusing. Is this something different?

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