Trump open to meeting Putin and Xi in November during APEC summit in China
Donald Trump says he is open to meeting with the presidents of Russia and China in November.
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US Bars Swedish Lawmakers From Observing Midterm Elections, Raising Concerns Over Precedent
A Swedish delegation of eight people will not be allowed to observe the midterm elections in the US, which has banned international observers. This is a decision that stands out in many ways, says Håkan Svenneling (V), the new chair of the Riksdag’s OSCE delegation.
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Former Russian boxer Denis Boytsov, known as the Russian Tyson, dies at 40
Former Russian boxing star Denis Boytsov has died at the age of 40, the state-run Russian news agency TASS reports.
Sports
Zelenskyy Says Starlink and Starshield Limits Are Slowing Ukraine’s Front-Line Logistics
Ukraine's armed forces are once again facing limitations in the US satellite networks Starlink and Starshield, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. In Nova Vodolaha, in the Kharkiv region, at least six people, including three children, were killed when a Russian drone struck a park, according to the region's governor.
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Sources: Putin proposes peace summit with Trump and Xi to end Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a meeting with his American and Chinese counterparts to end the war in Ukraine, several sources familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal.
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Oil prices fall as Brent drops below $108 and WTI slips under $101
Oil prices fell after trading opened at midnight on Monday.
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Zelenskyy Says Trump Is Pressuring Ukraine to Surrender to Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says US President Donald Trump is trying to pressure Ukraine to surrender to Russia’s invasion. “We have dangerous days ahead of us, until the election,” Zelensky said in an interview with Bloomberg, referring to the US midterm elections. Trump responded with another attack on Zelensky.
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Electricity Prices in Southern Sweden Set to Rise, but Fixed-Price Contracts Could Cost More
Electricity prices in southern Sweden are already at their highest level this year, and they are expected to rise further. But locking in a fixed-price contract now looks much more expensive. It has paid off only on a few occasions.
Business
Car Suspected of Ramming Fence at Leipzig/Halle Airport, Police Say
A new breach is suspected at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany.
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Ukraine Launches One of Its Largest Drone Attacks on Russia, Setting Oil Facilities Ablaze in St. Petersburg
Major oil facilities have caught fire in one of Ukraine’s largest drone attacks on Russia to date. In St. Petersburg, explosions kept people awake. Fires broke out in several places, including at major oil facilities.
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Lithuania Suspects Russia of Attempted Sabotage Targeting Starlink Facility
Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius says Russia is likely responsible for attempts to sabotage the Starlink satellite system. Latvia also reported threats in its airspace, while Poland said a drone had crashed.
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US Sanctions Freeze on Russia to Last 60 Days, Rubio Says
The suspension of the new US sanctions package against Russia will last 60 days, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says. The aim is to “analyze” its potential impact on the global economy.
World
Romania Shoots Down Two Drones After They Enter Its Airspace Over the Black Sea
Romania has shot down two drones in its airspace over the Black Sea, the country's defense minister says.
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Sweden’s foreign minister calls US decision to block new Russia sanctions regrettable
Sweden’s Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) regrets the US decision to block the introduction of several new sanctions against Russia.
World
Intrusions Targeting Finnish MPs May Be Part of a Deliberate Campaign, Security Expert Says
Collective confusion among Finnish MPs - or a foreign power trying to intimidate them? For security expert Jörgen Holmlund, the signs of suspected intrusions in Finland are clear. They are likely part of a deliberate, systematic pattern, he says.
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Hurghada-St. Petersburg Flight Diverts to Finland After Drone Alert Closes Airport
A passenger plane en route from the Egyptian resort of Hurghada to St. Petersburg had to land in Finland after another drone alert in Russia's border areas.
World
US official warns of Russian hybrid attacks in Europe during Sweden visit: We must stick together
European leaders are warning that Russia is stepping up its hybrid warfare in Europe. They are backed by Thomas G. DiNanno, an under secretary of state in Donald Trump’s administration. “It’s extremely dangerous,” he says during a visit to Sweden.
Sweden
Russian Table Tennis Players Face Restrictions at European Championships in Slovenia, With Some Denied Visas
The European Table Tennis Federation welcomes Russian players back. But at the European Championships in Slovenia, they are competing under restrictions - and some have not been allowed into the country.
Sports
Trump blocks new US sanctions on Russia, citing national interest
Donald Trump is blocking the new US sanctions on Russia from taking effect. Approved by Congress, the sanctions were intended to further punish Russia for its war of aggression in Ukraine.
World
Pope Leo urges Putin to declare ceasefire in Ukraine war during phone call
Pope Leo XIV and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone on Friday, the Vatican said. Pope Leo urged Putin to declare a ceasefire in Russia’s full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine.
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Sweden pledges 522 million kronor in civilian aid to Ukraine ahead of winter 2026
Sweden is providing 522 million kronor (about $50 million) in an additional civilian support package to Ukraine ahead of winter.
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