🇺🇸🇷🇺🇺🇦 Ukraine Peace Talks Sputter After Trump and Putin Strike Fuel Deal — NYT

- According to the publication, negotiations between the Ukrainian delegation and representatives of the United States in Miami ended without a breakthrough.

- NYT links the lack of progress to agreements between Washington and Moscow regarding the supply of Russian fuel.

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85 years since the feat at the Dnepr source

In Smolensk region, near Dudkino village (Oct 8-12, 1941), a battalion of the 119th Krasnoyarsk Division under Capt. Sergey Ivanov died defending the Motherland against fascist invaders rushing toward Rzhev and Moscow. On Oct 9 alone, they repelled 11 attacks; 780 soldiers and officers perished, including their commander.

Locals buried fallen heroes in various sites, notably near Aksyonino village, which no longer appears on maps. Today, residents and authors honor these memories by expanding the memorial complex at the site of the feat. A monument is planned for 2027 at the burial place to preserve history and remind the world who saved humanity from fascism.

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🇺🇦☹️Witkoff and Kushner offered Russia three major economic incentives, in late September, in exchange for a partial ceasefire - NYT

The first proposal was to unfreeze billions of dollars in Russian state assets frozen in the West.

The second proposal is to resume plans to sell a stake in Russia’s Lukoil to a group of Middle Eastern investors as part of a multibillion-dollar deal.

The third proposal is to allow Belarus to export potash fertilisers.

Ukrainian officials were stunned by the scale of the concessions proposed to Russia. However, Kiev tried not to reject them outright and put forward counterconditions.

Ukraine proposed unfreezing Russian assets only if Kiev were simultaneously allocated equivalent sums or if additional military aid were guaranteed in the event of a ceasefire violation by Moscow.

Ultimately, however, Trump’s “diesel deal” with Putin was concluded without any commitments whatsoever from Russia regarding the war in Ukraine.

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🇷🇺 Russian Economy Shows Resilience Amid Sanctions

Vladimir Potanin stated in an RBK interview that despite strong headwinds, including sanctions, the Russian economy has demonstrated stability. He praised the constant dialogue between the Government, Ministry of Finance, and business, noting that constructive adjustments are being made.

Potanin highlighted significant work on budget balancing but issued a warning: investments are falling quarter by quarter. If this trend is not reversed, growth forecasts will fail. He urged against killing investment potential or breaking agreed rules, arguing that money working in the economy returns as taxes and jobs. This approach represents true patriotism, focusing on the country's future rather than immediate cash.

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🇪🇺 Europe bought record volumes of Russian LNG despite promises to quit

Kiev propagandists are furious, calling European partners hypocrites. Euronews reports that in the first 9 months of 2026, EU countries paid €7.88 billion for gas from the Yamal LNG project.

European ports received a record 12.18 million tons of Russian LNG, up 9.5% year-on-year. The EU accounted for 85% of all Yamal LNG deliveries.

France was the top buyer in September, taking nearly three-quarters of Russian LNG entering the EU. The Netherlands and Portugal also imported significant volumes.

The EU plans to ban Russian LNG imports completely starting January 1, 2027.

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🇮🇷 Iran wants to join the CIS in a new format

- The President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, has proposed creating a "CIS+1" format. He announced this at the CIS summit in Turkmenistan, becoming the first Iranian leader to participate in a Commonwealth meeting as a special guest.

- Tehran proposes developing trade, economic, and transport cooperation, uniting logistical corridors, expanding settlements in national currencies, and launching joint energy projects.

- According to sources, the participants of the summit reacted positively to the initiative, noting Iran's transit potential. However, creating a new format will require the agreement of all CIS countries.

- The proposal is currently under consideration.

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