UK sanctions Slavneft as it says all 10 top Russian oil producers are now targeted
The 12 November package includes Slavneft, shadow fleet vessels, coal companies and Rosneft’s Vostok Oil project, as EU sanctions plans remain under development.
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Ukraine’s civilian toll and power crisis frame Security Council meeting
As the Security Council met in New York on 9 November, UN News reported rising civilian casualties and major power outages. US-backed Russia-Ukraine talks were scheduled to...
Novaya Gazeta ceases operations inside Russia after decades of reporting
The UK and Finland called for an end to pressure on independent media as the newspaper prepared to leave its Moscow office.
Trump predicts a Russia deal spanning Ukraine and possibly all of Europe
After an unscheduled White House meeting with Vladimir Putin’s envoy, Donald Trump said on November 5 that he expected a major agreement, but disclosed no terms.
Putin says opposition to Russia’s sports return violates democratic principles
At a government meeting, the Russian president criticised countries resisting Russia’s return as a court ruling reopened international ice hockey competition to Russian teams.
Melania Trump brings Russian and Ukrainian officials together at White House
The event recognized a six-day ceasefire that enabled evacuations from Oleshky, as officials prepared for planned US-Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi.
Zelenskyy hopes US midterm results bring more support for Ukraine
Ukraine’s president said Democratic gains in Congress could help Kyiv, while European officials also urged continued US support and pressure on Russia.
Ethiopia receives 12 Russian fighter jets and plans to acquire air defences
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says the Su-35 aircraft have arrived ahead of schedule. Four S-400 air defence batteries are planned, with no arrival date announced.
Zelensky says Ukraine paused refinery strikes for three days during energy truce
Ukraine withheld attacks on Russian oil refineries for 72 hours, Zelensky said, while retaining the option to respond to Russian strikes on its energy infrastructure.
Zelensky says Russia wants separate NATO or US deal on European security
Ukraine’s president says Moscow is seeking security guarantees during talks to end the war, but says he does not know what Russia would demand.
Vucic’s defeat puts Serbia’s foreign policy in question, with no quick shift expected
The student-backed election victory ends 14 years of Serbian Progressive Party dominance. Analysts expect domestic priorities to come first as the incoming government weighs...
UN commission finds Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy sites were war crimes
Investigators said Russian commanders knowingly targeted heating facilities civilians depended on, after years of attacks that left millions facing winter outages.
Ukraine and Russia exchange 270 captives each in latest prisoner swap
The 23 October exchange brought home Ukrainian troops and civilians. The UAE said it followed another round of mediation between the two countries.
Kyiv strikes wound 15 as Russia reports drone barrage after US envoy talks
Overnight attacks wounded people and disrupted traffic in Kyiv, while Russian officials reported injuries and a large drone barrage after Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin.
Zelenskyy backs freezing Ukraine front line as first step toward ceasefire
Ukraine’s president said a halt along the current front line could open a path to peace talks, but insisted Kyiv must participate and receive security guarantees.
Germany’s military raises sabotage threat assessment after explosive drone discovery
The Bundeswehr classified the threat to its personnel and facilities as significant for the first time after a drone was found near Wunstorf air base.
Russia says first diesel tanker under Trump deal will head to US on Thursday
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak put the planned first cargo at 40,000 tonnes but did not name its US destination. Analysts doubt the announced volumes will significantly...
UK challenges Russia over recruitment of foreign fighters at OSCE meeting
Britain’s senior military adviser to the OSCE accused Russia of exploiting foreign recruits and asked Moscow to disclose how many serve in its armed forces.