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Europe should be included in Ukraine peace discussions, Kremlin aide says
Zelensky said on Friday that peace negotiators from Ukraine, Russia, and the US had agreed to meet at a technical level in the first half of November in Abu Dhabi.
Vucic's mission: Can Serbia's longtime leader secure new mandate? - analysis
Britain must be 'ready for war' by 2030 amid Russian aggression, UK defense secretary says
A vote for Netanyahu is a vote for isolation, poverty, and vulnerability - opinion
Czech Republic would be ready to respond if Russia attacks Baltic countries, Czech PM Babis says
Babis, whose government includes a pro-Russian party, has halted Czech contributions to military aid to Ukraine and also opted out of EU and NATO financing and military aid pledges for Kyiv.
Trump considers Russia sanctions relief deal in exchange for prisoner releases - report
Trump is weighing a proposal to lift some Russia sanctions if Moscow releases political prisoners. The plan could expand US ties with Russia but faces opposition from Ukraine and European allies.
Israel faces growing hostility around the world, going beyond its policies - opinion
Israel faces growing global hostility driven by religious, ideological and historical forces that extend far beyond its policies.
Russian Tu-95 bomber crashes near China, killing at least six on board, state media reports
The plane crashed during a training flight in the Amur Region, north of China, Russia's Defense Ministry said.
Europe 'waging war' on Russia through weapons supply to Ukraine, FM Lavrov says
"I have no doubt that this is a war Europe is waging against us," Lavrov told reporters, citing Europe's supply of weapons to Ukraine.
Russia opposes Iran leaving nuclear non-proliferation treaty, Kremlin says
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was responding to comments from Iranian officials about Tehran's possible withdrawal from the treaty, which commits Tehran not to develop or acquire nuclear weapons.
Russia, Germany's top diplomats hold first talks since 2022 at UN
Russia's Sergei Lavrov and Germany's Johann Wadephul discussed bilateral relations and the war in Ukraine, the Russian foreign ministry said.
Freed 'Washington Post' reporter Evan Gershkovich recounts FSB plot behind Russia arrest
US reporter Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia in 2023 and now believes he was a victim of an elaborate sting operation by Russia's federal security service.
Israeli teenager killed during Russian drone strike on residential building in Kyiv
The Israeli consulate in Kyiv and the Foreign Ministry are in contact with the teenager's family and assisting in the matter.
US proposes UAE host trilateral meeting with Ukraine and Russia on war, Zelensky says
"The American side has proposed...meeting at a technical level in a three-way format," Zelensky told reporters in a briefing via WhatsApp.
