Kremlin denies receiving Scholz’s request to speak with Putin
The Kremlin has not received any requests for a call between Putin and Scholz, despite reports of the German chancellor considering such a conversation.
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Scholz reportedly plans to speak with Putin in November
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is reportedly planning a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin in November, potentially becoming the first Western leader to speak directly with Putin since 2022.
Russia boosts defense spending by 25% for 2025, hitting Cold War levels
In 2025, Russia's defense spending will soar to $145 billion, equating to 6.3% of GDP, marking a 25% increase from the previous year, as the Kremlin prioritizes its war against Ukraine.
Trump emphasizes relationships with Putin and Zelenskyy during New York meeting with Ukrainian president
Trump emphasized his relationship with Putin, while Zelenskyy stressed the need to pressure Russia. Both agree on ending the war, but differ on how to do it.
Politico: Ukraine bets on India to help get peace deal with Putin
Ukraine is pinning its hopes on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to broker a peace deal with Russia that doesn't involve territorial concessions, Politico reports.
ISW: Putin’s nuclear threats aim to influence Western support for Ukraine
Putin announces changes to Russia's nuclear doctrine, specifying conditions for nuclear weapon use against non-nuclear states. ISW sees this move as an attempt to sway Western policymaking regarding Ukraine's ability to use Western-provided weapons inside Russia.
Zelenskyy: We are closer to end of war than we think, but Ukraine should be strengthened
The President emphasized that only from a position of strength can Ukraine force Putin to stop the war.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine’s victory plan contains four main points and one additional one
The President of Ukraine also warned about the potential for authoritarian figures to "divide the world."
FM Sybiha calls for increased support as Putin’s threats have pattern of inaction
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha called on Western allies to increase support for Kyiv, arguing that Russian President Vladimir Putin's threats have repeatedly proven empty.
Kirby condemns Russian attack on Poltava, promises more US aid
The deployment of JASSM missiles, which might be included in the aid package for Ukraine, could push Russian staging areas back hundreds of kilometers, military analysts suggest.
ISW: Putin believes Russia can slowly absorb Ukraine
Despite recent Ukrainian military actions in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Putin's strategic thinking remains focused on gradually subsuming Ukraine, according to a new ISW assessment.
Mongolia says it refused to arrest Putin because of “energy dependence”
Ukraine's foreign ministry sharply criticized Mongolia for failing to execute an international arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin during his recent visit.
Ukraine condemns Mongolia’s refusal to arrest Putin, calls for consequences
A top Ukrainian diplomat called Putin’s visit to the country 'a heavy blow to the international criminal justice system' and urged international measures following Mongolia’s failure to enact the ICC warrant.
Bloomberg: Putin assured of non-arrest in Mongolia despite ICC warrant
Russian President Putin received assurances from Mongolia that he won't be arrested for war crimes during a planned visit, despite an ICC warrant, per Bloomberg.
Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry calls on Mongolia to arrest Putin during his visit under ICC warrant
As Vladimir Putin prepares for his first visit to an ICC member state since the issuance of his arrest warrant, Ukraine urges Mongolia to take action.
The Telegraph: Putin throws young cannon fodder to Kursk, maintains offensive in Ukraine
Putin refuses to withdraw troops from Ukraine, sending poorly trained teenage conscripts to defend Kursk Oblast against Ukrainian invasion, which sparks limited protests within Russia, The Telegraph notes.
German MP urges transfer of more military vehicles and tanks to Ukraine in light of Kursk incursion
By providing more military support to Ukraine as it conducts combat operations in the Kursk Oblast, Germany can lay the foundations for lasting peace in Europe, the German MP says.
Ukraine boosts morale and negotiating power with Kursk incursion, says Lithuanian minister
Lithuanian Defense Minister Kasčiūnas says Ukraine's Kursk incursion is a morale boost and a humiliation for Putin. He emphasizes the need for increased Western support, particularly in long-range strike capabilities.
Trump echoes Russian propaganda, blaming Biden for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Trump blamed Biden for Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, claiming he could have prevented it. He warned that Biden's actions risk leading to World War III and praised Zelenskyy for his handling of the 2019 phone call that led to Trump's first impeachment.
Putin demands that the Russian Ministry of Defense “squeeze out the enemy” from the Kursk region
In a dramatic turn of events in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, Ukrainian forces have made substantial advances into Russian territory, specifically in the Kursk region. This development has prompted an urgent response from the highest levels of Russian leadership.
