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[Q]: Russia violated ceasefire at Ukraine last night. Do you have any reaction to that? [President Trump]: I'm not sure about that and we'll take a look. But all I know is that Zelenskyy and Putin have to get together and end that ridiculous war.
Everybody needs to be crystal clear that “the deal” in Trump’s mind is Ukrainian surrender. Of course, Putin wants it. But neither Putin nor Trump can compel it or wishcast it.
Q: How are going to make Putin abide by the ceasefire? TRUMP: I think what's happening is he wants to make a deal and we have to get Zelenskyy to want to make a deal. I think Putin wants to make a deal more than Zelenskyy.
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Reddit data show a massive decline in activity on some subs since the attack on Russian data centres. The Irish politics sub was down as much as 80% from one center.
We will discuss everything in more detail during this week’s meeting. Thank you, Friedrich! Thank you, Germany!"
It is equally important to work within all other formats that can strengthen Ukraine and the whole of Europe. We agreed to hold a meeting of national security advisers in the E3–Ukraine format. We also discussed support for Ukraine’s financial stability.
This is precisely how the russians behave when the pressure eases. It is very important that Europe continues to act on principle. Germany is working on organising a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing.
President #Zelenskyy
💬 " I spoke with Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Thank you for your solidarity with #Ukraine and your support for our people. We discussed how russia is responding to President Trump’s call for an ‘energy ceasefire’ by launching new attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
President #Zelenskyy says this proves russia must face more pressure — it continues brutal attacks, drags out the war, and launched drones even in response to the US proposal. He expects the US to read these signals and act with strength to force russia to end the war.
russia keeps up its terror campaign against Ukrainian civilians: a "Shahed" drone hit a high-rise in Kyiv this evening, killing two (condolences to their families) and injuring nine. Firefighters have extinguished the blaze.
EC represented at Miami peace talks, not informed of so-called 'energy truce' – spokesperson
Representatives of the European Commission took part in negotiations in Miami aimed at ending russia's war against #Ukraine, but they were not informed by the U.S.
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Everyone in America knows our position, and many support that very position – that everything must be fair. #Ukraine is ready for an energy ceasefire, and we are the ones who have repeatedly proposed such a ceasefire. russia must take its own steps toward “silence.”
There Have Been Air Raid Alerts and Strikes All Day Long, with “Shaheds” in the Skies. The U.S. Certainly Has the Strength and the Capabilities to Ensure Silence – Address by President #Zelenskyy 12 October 2026
Full address 📎
www.president.gov.ua/en/news/uves...
🇫🇮 Foreign Minister Valtonen calls for complete EU ban on Russian tourist visas
Prime Minister Orpo made the same call earlier.
And repair crews are still working to fix the damage from yesterday’s attacks. So there were russian violations of the energy ceasefire announced by President Trump.
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Last night, russian oil refineries were not burning. But at midnight, a russian jet-powered “shahed” struck a gas-production facility in #Ukraine. And there was also a russian strike on an ordinary gas station, involving several drones.
Address by President #Zelenskyy to the Participants of the Warsaw Security Forum
Full address 📎
www.president.gov.ua/en/news/zver...
⚡️ BREAKING: All EU member countries have agreed to advance Ukraine's EU accession by opening the second and third negotiating clusters. Irish Minister of State for European Affairs Thomas Byrne confirmed the decision as Ireland holds the Presidency of the Council of the EU.