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Ukraine’s trapped and rotting grain deepens Middle East food fears | The National
Escalating attacks in the Black Sea compound with the Strait of Hormuz blockade to deal a double blow to the food chain
· Aveen Karim
Jared Kushner’s European security plan isn’t convincing Europe
Capitals fear a U.S. effort to overhaul the continent's security arrangements could exclude allies and favor Russia.
· Victor Jack, Jacopo Barigazzi, Hans von der Burchard, Nicholas Vinocur
NATO faces €7B shortfall on military aid pledge to Ukraine
The shortfall sends a negative signal to Kyiv as it faces constant Russian attacks.
· Victor Jack
Can Finland's President put Europe on a path to negotiations with Russia? | The National
Alexander Stubb has the trust of France and Germany, a direct line to Donald Trump and a clear understanding of Russia
· Thomas Harding
Anti-Kremlin Political Parties Peaceful Russia and Rassvet Named ‘Foreign Agents’
Rassvet, founded by 2024 presidential hopeful Yekaterina Duntsova, denied allegations that it received foreign funding.
· The Moscow Times
Russian Security Council Calls for Rapid Deployment of Starlink Rival Satellites
A group of experts on the council warned that Elon Musk's satellite network could be used to destabilize countries throughout the world.
· Reuters
Father and Daughter Who Fled Russia Win Magnitsky Human Rights Award
The organization behind the annual honor said the Moskalyovs received the “Courage Under Fire” award for their refusal to remain silent in the face of state prosecution.
· The Moscow Times
‘It’s in our blood’: Lebanon, Ukraine and Syria rugby league teams fly the flag despite horrors of war at home
Players from war-torn countries say they are determined to ‘give people hope’, ‘put the country on the map’ and ‘wear the badge with honour’By No Helmets RequiredThere are many reasons for a country to not play rugby league. Being at war does not seem to be one of them. Last Sunday, a few miles apart in Sydney, Syri…
· Gavin Willacy
Top prosecutor Jason Reding Quiñones, tapped for Russiagate ‘conspiracy’ probe, quits DOJ
The federal prosecutor oversaw a "grand conspiracy" probe of ex-Obama admin officials who allegedly pushed claims of collusion between Trump and Russia during the 2016 presidential campaign.
· Josh Christenson
Siemens Energy redesigns Gulf power plants to withstand drone attacks | The National
German industrial group is drawing on lessons from Ukraine as the Iran war forces a costly rethink of electricity infrastructure
· Jennifer Gnana
Russian opposition leader: release of political prisoners should be part of Ukraine ceasefire negotiations
In his interview with VOA Russian, Kara-Murza explained that international attention helps prisoners resist the isolation that authoritarian regimes seek to impose on them.
· Andrey Nazarbekian
What a Trump-Xi-Putin summit could mean – and what it wouldn’t
A Trump-Xi-Putin meeting at APEC would be a coup for Moscow, analysts say, but Beijing appears lukewarm.
· Nils Adler
NATO chief calls out Europe over Putin-Trump diesel deal criticism
Europe has criticized Trump over his diesel deal with Moscow but spends billions on purchasing Russian energy, NATO chief Mark Rutte says Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
Japan protests Russian takeover of Japan Tobacco subsidiaries in Russia
TOKYO — Japan has protested to Moscow after Russia placed four subsidiaries belonging to Japan Tobacco Inc. under the temporary management of a Russian company and demanded that the measure be withdrawn immediately, Japanese officials said Friday.
· Associated Press
Russia to UAE, Iran steps up diplomacy amid Trump threats: What we know
Iran launches diplomatic offensive as US mulls resumption of war.
· Barbara Angopa
Trump envoy lays out plans to reshape European security with Russia
The US is exploring European security arrangements involving Russia as Kushner prepares for Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
Rare Thundersnow Strikes Ural Mountains, Ripping Off Roofs and Causing Power Outages
At least one person was reportedly killed in a highway traffic accident in the Sverdlovsk region on Friday morning due to icy road conditions.
· The Moscow Times
Rocket launcher deal illustrates deepening Russia-Iran relations
Report of deal comes as top Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei discusses developing cooperation treaty with Putin.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Russia and US seek to block plan for binding rules on autonomous weapons
UN conference this month seen as key moment after years of discussions on filling gap in governance of AI systemsPlans to fill a gap in the global governance of autonomous weapons are in jeopardy as a group of nations led by Russia and the US move to use a UN conference this month to block proposals to negotiate a l…
· Patrickwintour
Death toll from Russian bombing of Ukrainian aid point rises to 53, governor says
The death toll from Russia's bombing of an aid distribution point in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region on Monday has risen to 53, the acting regional governor said on Friday, making it one of the deadliest strikes on civilians this year.
· Reuters
Ursula von der Leyen to visit Black Sea amid wave of deadly drone attacks
The trip comes after at least seven commercial vessels were reportedly struck by drones that many have linked to Russia.
· Antoaneta Roussi, Gerardo Fortuna, Jacopo Barigazzi
Kremlin Accuses Europe of Struggling to Decide Who Will Represent It in Future Security Talks
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said messaging from officials in Brussels suggests that Europe is still unwilling to engage with Russia in serious discussions.
· The Moscow Times
Russia, Ukraine escalate mutual strikes in Black Sea ahead of Abu Dhabi talks
Russia’s defense ministry on Thursday claimed its forces struck a cargo ship carrying military supplies in the Black Sea just south of Odesa. This follows months of continuous attacks by Ukraine on vessels entering and leaving Russian ports in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.
· AfricaNews
Trump teases ‘beautiful’ deal covering ‘all of Europe’ after meeting Putin’s envoy
An agreement is "going to involve more than Ukraine," the U.S. president said after a meeting with Kirill Dmitriev.
· Daria Zakharova
Republicans lose Congress, but Trumpism is far from finished
Trump’s midterm rout opens a battle for America’s future. Rising Democrats may borrow his themes while taking aim at Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
$1M Romanov sapphire up for auction in Geneva
GENEVA, Switzerland — Royal jewels from some of Europe's top dynasties go up for auction in Geneva on Wednesday, led by a spectacular 198-carat sapphire linked to Russia's imperial Romanovs.
· Agence France-Presse
Trump Meets Privately With Putin Envoy After White House Event Marking Oleshky Ceasefire
The U.S. president did not disclose what he discussed with envoy Kirill Dmitriev, but he predicted a deal to end the war in Ukraine could emerge soon.
· Reuters
UK jailing of Indian sailor over Russia sanctions sets off ‘perfect storm’
Captain Ajay Pant was in international waters when his allegedly 'shadow' tanker was captured by British soldiers.
· Ruchi Kumar
Ukraine's Azov Brigade Admits Holding AWOL Soldiers At Residential House Amid Torture Allegations
Ukraine's Azov Brigade Admits Holding AWOL Soldiers At Residential House Amid Torture Allegations Authored by John Weeks via Antiwar.com,A riot erupted Monday night outside a residential house in Ukraine's Petropavlivska Borshchahivka, a suburb approximately 12 miles west of Kyiv, after social media posts claimed th…
· Tyler Durden
‘I don’t trust them’: Lithuanian president warns Putin’s provocations will continue
“The Russians will only pretend to negotiate" over Ukraine, Gitanas Nausėda warned in an interview.
· Philipp Fritz
Is Russia Rehearsing An Attack In Orbit?
Is Russia Rehearsing An Attack In Orbit? Two Russian satellites are drifting toward the orbit of a second US-registered radar satellite run by Finland's ICEYE, weeks after a sibling spacecraft closed to within about 500 meters of the first, and one analyst says that earlier pass "looks like an attack rehearsal."Greg…
· Tyler Durden
Trump says he met Putin envoy, sees Ukraine deal soon
Trump would not disclose what he discussed with Putin envoy Kirill Dmitriev but predicted a deal could emerge soon aimed at resolving the Russian war in Ukraine.
· REUTERS
America’s bipartisan hatefest is doing China and Russia’s dirty work for free
Who is celebrating America's carnage? China, Russia, North Korea and the rest of the democracy-hating totalitarian axis.
· Matthew Syed
Japan demands Russia reverse seizure of Japan Tobacco units
Putin's latest move highlights risks for more than 100 Japanese companies
· Staff Writer
Don’t try to ‘please the dictator,’ Estonian leader urges Europe about Putin
Prime Minister Kristen Michal tells POLITICO that Europe needs to suffocate Moscow with sanctions instead of attempting to negotiate with the Kremlin.
· Laurens Cerulus
Iran’s security chief meets Putin, delivers message from Khamenei
Putin meets Iran's top security official to discuss regional security and receives a letter from Mojtaba Khamenei.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Russia and Ukraine trade airstrikes as reconstruction and security talks resume in Brussels
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia and Ukraine traded damaging overnight airstrikes Thursday as talks were set to resume in Brussels to discuss post-war reconstruction of Ukraine and security guarantees after the conflict triggered by Moscow’s full-scale invasion nearly five years ago ends.
· Associated Press
Vladimir Putin calls out nations opposing Russia’s return to international sports
Several countries have said their national teams will not play against Russia following a decision by sport's highest court to readmit Russian teams to international ice hockey.
· No Author
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says Russia has damaged ‘every power plant’ as he seeks Latin American help
Ukraine president tells leaders Kyiv needs equipment for its power grid – ‘and we need it fast’. Donald Trump predicts ‘very big’ deal with Russia. What we know on day 1,717Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Latin American leaders to help Ukraine obtain urgently needed equipment to repair its power infrastructure damaged…
· Guardian staff and agencies
Deputy FM meets British lawmakers for talks on N. Korea, Ukraine
Deputy Foreign Minister Chung Eui-hae has met with a delegation of British lawmakers to discuss bilateral relations and major regional issues, including the Korean Peninsula and the war in Ukraine, Seoul's foreign ministry said Friday. Chung met with a six-member delegation, led by Alicia Kearns of the House of Comm…
· Yonhap
Melania Trump calls for lasting peace after brokering local Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
US first lady Melania Trump on Thursday called for continued cooperation between Russia and Ukraine toward lasting peace after helping broker a local ceasefire in southern Ukraine last month. Speaking at the White House with representatives from both countries in attendance, the first lady highlighted the humanitari…
· Yonhap
Trump met Russian envoy after he appeared with Melania Trump and Ukrainians
Trump again said a major Russia-Ukraine deal is 'very close', but gave no specifics.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Russia hawk appointed as Germany’s top commander
Staunch Ukraine supporter and Russia hawk Lieutenant General Christian Freuding has been appointed to lead the German Armed Forces Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
Deputy FM meets British lawmakers for talks on N. Korea, Ukraine
SEOUL, Nov. 6 (Yonhap) -- Deputy Foreign Minister Chung Eui-hae has met with a d...
· Oh Seok-min
Zelensky claims US still owes Kiev $16 billion
Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky expects America to be more generous with taxpayer money following the Democrats’ midterm victory Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
Ukraine knocks out 15 Russian oil refineries, causing $23.2 billion in damage: officials
Just 12 refineries are running at reduced capacity following the precision strikes.
· Ronny Reyes
What the US midterms result means for the Ukraine war
The US midterm elections have shifted the balance of power in Congress, delivering a massive blow to Donald Trump and his Republican party. This has implications at home and possibly abroad, including for US policy towards Ukraine – an issue that was hardly mentioned during the campaigns. But even if Ukraine did not…
· Michael Cox
Putin receives Iran's security chief in Moscow
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin received Iran's security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, in Moscow Thursday to discuss strengthening ties between their two countries, including a pipeline to import Russian gas.
· Agence France-Presse
Spain: Zelensky urges Latin America to help repair Ukraine's power grid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed to Spain and Latin American countries for urgent help repairing Ukraine's damaged energy infrastructure. He also met King Felipe VI during the Ibero-American Summit in Madrid.
· AfricaNews