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Trump Refuses to Tighten Sanctions Against Russia: “We Are Closer to Peace Than Ever Before”

Politics 10/22/2026, 04:55

Trump stated he will not tighten sanctions against Russia, saying the parties are closer to a Ukraine agreement than ever. Kyiv called Washington's moves an attempt to force a capitulation, and the EU refused to ease restrictions.

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Trump says peace in Ukraine is "never been closer"

Politics 10/21/2026, 23:04

US President Donald Trump stated that the settlement of the war in Ukraine is closer than ever before. Washington's special envoys report progress following contacts with Moscow.

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US Special Envoy Witkoff: Negotiations with Russia and Ukraine to Continue in Trilateral Technical Format

Politics 10/21/2026, 20:42

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff stated that negotiations between the US, Ukraine, and Russia will continue in a trilateral technical format following meetings in Oslo and St. Petersburg where details of a peace agreement were discussed.

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Kremlin Announces Approach of the End of the War in Ukraine: What Ushakov Said

Politics 10/21/2026, 17:48

Kremlin Aide Yury Ushakov stated that the Russian-Ukrainian conflict is nearing its conclusion. The Kremlin also confirmed Moscow's readiness to resume negotiations with Ukraine and the US.

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Trump Seeks to Personally Mediate Ukraine-Russia Peace Agreement Signing at Florida G20 Summit

Politics 10/21/2026, 17:43

According to The Atlantic, Trump aims to personally mediate the signing of a Ukraine-Russia peace agreement at the Florida G20 summit in December, while considering pressure on Kyiv.

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Putin Announces Readiness to Resume Trilateral Talks with US and Ukraine in November During Meeting with Witkoff

Politics 10/21/2026, 17:02

During a meeting with Steve Witkoff, Putin announced Moscow's readiness to resume trilateral negotiations with the US and Ukraine in mid-November, as reported by Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov.

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Trump’s Team Discusses Donbas 'Very Delicately': Insider Reveals US Position in Peace Talks

Politics 10/21/2026, 15:06

An insider revealed that Trump's team discusses Donbas 'very delicately' and makes no direct demands regarding territories, yet persistently asks Kyiv to halt strikes on Russian refineries, citing rising diesel prices.

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Kremlin States It Is Not Considering Energy Truce with Ukraine: Moscow's Position Remains Unchanged

Politics 10/21/2026, 11:05

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia is not considering an energy truce with Ukraine and has not received specific conditions for such an agreement. Moscow's position, according to him, has not changed.

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Israel Prepared Massive Operation Against Iran, but Trump Blocked Strikes Ahead of Elections

Politics 10/21/2026, 09:10

The Israeli military prepared a massive bombardment of Iran in early October, but Trump blocked the strikes until the November 3 midterm congressional elections. The White House confirmed this.

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Trump Renews Idea of Evicting Press from the White House: What We Know

Politics 10/21/2026, 08:06

According to the NYT, Donald Trump is renewing the idea of evicting journalists from the White House and replacing the press room with Roosevelt's pool. The initiative increases pressure on the media following access restrictions for CNN, MSNBC, and Politico.

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Vitkoff Brings Peace Proposals to St. Petersburg: Goal is Trump, Zelensky, and Putin Leadership Meeting

Politics 10/21/2026, 05:29

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Vitkoff is heading to St. Petersburg after talks in Oslo on October 20 to hand over proposals for ending the war to Russia and possibly prepare a meeting of leaders Trump, Zelensky, and Putin.

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Kremlin Interprets Trump-Zelenskyy Conflict as Its Own Victory and Seeks Rapprochement with US

Politics 10/21/2026, 03:12

The Kremlin interprets the worsening relations between Trump and Zelenskyy as a weakening of support for Kyiv and views it as a reason to pressure Ukraine and draw closer to the US.

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Musk Personally Restricted Starlink for Ukraine: WSJ Reveals White House Scandal Details

Politics 10/21/2026, 02:40

WSJ: Elon Musk personally ordered to restrict the speed of the military Starlink version for Ukraine, disabling some drones. The decision was discussed with Trump before and after introduction; an unofficial investigation has been launched in the White House.

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Washington Targets Trilateral Talks: US, Ukraine, Russia — and Beyond

Politics 10/21/2026, 01:35

According to a US official, the talks in Oslo involving the US, Ukraine, Norway, and Finland were productive. Washington aims for trilateral and broader multilateral negotiations.

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Trump stated that Zelenskyy 'must want' to end the war, or the consequences will be 'very bad'

Politics 10/20/2026, 22:53

Trump stated that Zelenskyy 'must want' to end the war, or the consequences will be 'very bad.' The head of the White House also stated that negotiations should be conducted not by Zelenskyy, but by someone else.

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Lavrov: Russia will not make 'political concessions' to Trump envoys at Moscow talks

Politics 10/20/2026, 20:40

Lavrov stated that Russia is ready for economic agreements with the US, but there will be no 'political concessions' to Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner at the Moscow talks. Moscow also does not expect the lifting of sanctions from the Trump administration.

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Peskov: Kremlin Hopes for Soonest Meeting Between Putin and Witkoff After Norway Talks

Politics 10/20/2026, 13:40

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Moscow hopes for a speedy meeting between Vladimir Putin and US special envoy Steve Witkoff following the Norway talks on Ukraine. The venue and date of the meeting have not been specified.

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Zelenskyy Warns of «Putin's Exit from Isolation» Amid Idea of Trump, Xi and Putin Meeting Without Ukraine

Politics 10/20/2026, 11:53

In an interview with Corriere della Sera, Zelenskyy stated that Putin's exit from isolation has already begun and demanded consultations with Ukraine if its future is discussed at a meeting of Trump, Xi, and Putin.

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