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Putin suggests meeting with Trump, Xi to discuss Ukraine war resolution - report

This comes as Trump and Zelensky publicly criticize the other's decisions, with Trump claiming that Zelensky 'doesn't want to end this war, and probably never did.'

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Jared Kushner, U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, and U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, September 5, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen during a presentation of Israel’s national security doctrine, in Jerusalem, October 18, 2026

Netanyahu: Russia aiding Iran's antisemitic bot networks, acting against Israeli interests

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy alongside the NATO leaders summit at the Bestepe Presidential Compound, in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026.

US resumes intelligence-sharing with Ukraine after pause, Zelensky says

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands during a press conference following their meeting to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, US, August 15, 2025.

Trump yet to give final decision on Russia tariffs, sanctions, as Rubio says more time needed


Russian-held town is a 'death trap' with starving residents, says Ukraine FM

Oleshky had a pre-war population of 24,000 people and is now home to around 1,700 residents, including 47 children, according to the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine.

Children use a flashlight as they go to play at the playground during a power blackout after critical civil infrastructure was hit by Russian missile and drone attacks, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine October 14, 2026.

Nexus of Russia, Iran relationship on display amid US sanctions controversy - analysis

Russia and Iran have had a relationship and ties going back many decades, with Russia being involved in supporting the Iranian regime over a large span of time.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian hold a meeting in Turkmenbashi on October 8, 2026.

Zelensky says Ukraine still unable to use interceptors due to Starlink limits, in touch with US

Zelensky also said that Ukraine, the US, and Russia could meet during a G20 summit in the US, but Washington and Moscow have not confirmed the meeting, and other venues are also possible.

An artilleryman of the Special Rifle Police Battalion of Zaporizhzhia region sets up Starlink satellite internet system, at a position, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the frontline in Donetsk region, Ukraine, October 16, 2026.

Russia claims control of eight more Ukrainian settlements, Ukraine disputes

Ukraine's General Staff said on Saturday that Ukrainian forces remained in control of the eastern town of Dobropillia, describing Russia's claim to have captured it as untrue.

A resident looks at a crater that appeared at the site of an apartment building damaged during a Russian air strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine October 17, 2026

Trump waives some sanctions, restrictions, duties on Russia in Graham Act

The legislation, whose primary backer in Congress was the late Senator Lindsey Graham, was signed into law by Trump in September.

US President Donald Trump speaks as he attends a MAGA Inc. dinner at Mar-a-Lago resort, in Palm Beach, Florida, US, October 16, 2026.

Russian drones kill three in Ukraine, cut power to 1 million as US, Russia seek further cooperation

Russia and the United States will soon announce new joint initiatives beyond a recently agreed diesel deal, President Vladimir Putin's investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev said on Friday.

Aftermath of a Russian drone attack in Rivne region Friday, 16th October 2026

Trump says US is holding denuclearization talks with Russia, China

"I'd love to denuclearize if possible, but we're actually talking to Russia about that, and we're talking to China about that denuclearization," Trump said.

US President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts a Rose Garden lunch at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 15, 2026.

Zelensky says Ukraine's patience has run out as Kyiv strikes Russian refinery despite US pressure

Since US President Donald Trump's surprise announcement of an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine on Sunday, Kyiv had refrained from attacking Russian refineries.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to the media in the Chernihiv region, Ukraine, October 8, 2026.

US considers easing sanctions on shadow fleet vessels to cut freight rates, official says

The new talks center on the United States potentially allowing "legal oil" to flow on previously sanctioned vessels, the US official said.

A sailboat sails as a boat approaches to the boarding ladder of the Iranian oil tanker Grace 1 as it sits anchored after it was seized in July by British Royal Marines off the coast of the British Mediterranean territory on suspicion of violating sanctions against Syria, in the Strait of Gibraltar,

Trump punishes Ukraine while rewarding Putin in his pursuit of peace - opinion

From easing sanctions on Russia to threatening political foes, Trump’s actions reveal a president driven more by revenge than peace.

US President Donald Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, August 15, 2025