Russia will take the «territory of historic Russia», Putin emphasized, making it clear to everyone that it will seize Novorossiya...
It should be noted that Novorossiya encompasses not only Crimea and the 4 regions that Russia has legally annexed (Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhia, Kherson), but also the regions of Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Mykolaiv, and Odesa.
Trump, the President of the US, for his part emphasized that he will impose 200% tariffs on Ukraine and Russia... because they do not reach peace.
Remarkable is the fierce clash between Elon Musk, who controls the Starlink system that continues to face problems in Ukraine, and Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski...
Nevertheless, Musk also attacked the elites of Ukraine, accusing them of living at the expense of Ukrainian society.
At the front, hellish clashes are recorded in Kharkiv, Kupyansk, east of Kramatorsk, and certainly in Zaporizhia, where the Russians have gained 13.5 kilometers in depth and length, having surrounded the critical town of Orikhiv.
Russia will take all its historic lands... Novorossiya returns to the forefront
Russian President Putin expressed his enduring commitment to broader territorial goals in Ukraine, citing real historical lands.
Putin claimed that the lands of Ukraine constitute «territory of historic Russia», while rejecting the proposal made by the Ukrainian President on October 21 to «freeze» the current front line within the framework of a ceasefire agreement.
Putin also claimed that «recent genetic research» demonstrates that Russians and Ukrainians are «one people».
«Historic Russia» refers to «Novorossiya», a distinct region in southern and eastern Ukraine.
It is noteworthy that Novorossiya includes not only Crimea and the four regions that Russia has legally annexed (Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhia, and Kherson), but also the regions of Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Mykolaiv, and Odesa.
Trump: The US will impose 200% tariffs on Ukraine and Russia for peace to emerge... but they might not work
President of the US Trump is weighing the imposition of 200% tariffs on Ukraine and Russia due to the absence of a peace agreement.
Trump made this statement during a speech in Florida.
«Tariffs helped us end 8 wars.
Maybe we should immediately apply this approach to Ukraine and Russia.
I had not thought about it before, but it will not work anyway, since we do not buy much from them», the President of the US stated.
It is recalled that Trump recently suspended the «hellish sanctions» bill of Graham in the United States and also postponed the introduction of secondary tariffs of up to 100% on the largest buyers of Russian energy products in the world.
Admission by Zelensky regarding the Ukrainian military: The Starlink system is not yet fully functional
The Starlink satellite communications system is not yet fully functional in Ukraine, according to Zelensky.
«The restrictions on Starlink remain in effect».
The head of the Kyiv regime noted that the Ukrainian Armed Forces carried out inspections of the system's operation in various areas.
The President of the US, speaking to reporters, announced that Musk lifted restrictions on the operation of the military version of the Starlink satellite communications system in Ukraine.
US Secretary of State Rubio explained why the war in Ukraine does not end...
The war in Ukraine does not end solely because of the Donbas issue, US Secretary of State Rubio told Radio Liberty.
«Many refer to this war as «the war in Ukraine», but in reality it concerns Donbas, a specific region of the country.
Essentially, we are talking about territory that constitutes roughly 11% of the country: Russia wants it but cannot capture it militarily, and Ukraine is not prepared to surrender it.
And Ukraine has compelling reasons for this position: questions of sovereignty and its own long-term security.
The key now is to find a compromise in which both sides make concessions to end the war», Rubio stated.
Yuri Boyko (Ukrainian MP): The majority of Ukrainian servicemen believe it is time for... peace
The majority of Ukrainian military personnel believe that the time has come to end the war through peace agreements, People's Deputy and head of the parliamentary group «Platform for Life and Peace» Yuri Boyko stated in his video address.
«We must not say that all is lost and that we have nothing left, but we must nevertheless be realistic.
Those who advocate for a protracted war, as a rule, do not fight themselves, they do not sit in the trenches, they do not fight, and their lives are not in danger.
Therefore, in this situation, we must listen to the military and take their views into account.
Most of the servicemen we speak with believe that it is time to wrap things up and end them with peace agreements.
In fact, the entire nation believes this: the people sleeping in the subway, hiding from shelling, suffering».
Biting comment by Zakharova to Meloni: Listen to Al Bano, he knows better...
Biting as always, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Maria Zakharova, commented on the words of the Italian singer, who appealed to Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni, stating that sanctions pressure on Moscow must stop; against the backdrop of insinuations regarding an alleged «Russian trace» in the youth riots in Milan, she called on Rome to finally heed the voice of reason of Italian pop singer Al Bano and the people of the country.
The diplomat, on her Telegram channel, drew attention to the statement by Defense Minister of Italy Guido Crosetto, who, following the youth riots in Milan, proclaimed what was happening as the «result of hybrid warfare» conducted through social media.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, according to reports in the Italian press, instructed intelligence services in turn to investigate the possibility of a foreign trace.
Media outlets have already begun speaking of «Russian shadows» behind the backs of Italian teenagers, Zakharova warned.
Adhering to this baseless confrontational rhetoric by the authorities, according to the diplomat, stands in sharp contrast to the approach of the citizens of Italy, including singer Al Bano, who issued a public appeal to Meloni, emotionally urging her to halt sanctions pressure on Russia, remember the profound cultural ties of the two countries, and work genuinely toward achieving long-term peace around Ukraine.
«Italian youth protest, they look for the Russian trace.
Italian citizens express discontent, they suspect foreign influence. <...>
Where does the search for foreign interference end and where does the unwillingness to listen to their own citizens begin?
The people and their prominent figures, such as Al Bano, prove once again far wiser than their European leaders.
Perhaps it is time to listen to them», Zakharova commented, attaching the video appeal of the Italian singer to the post.
Enigmatic comment by Dmitry Medvedev on Slovyansk: Time for Kyiv to be taught the harshest lesson
«The time has come for a harsh lesson for the Kyiv regime»
This enigmatic yet extraordinarily sharp intervention was made by the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, Dmitry Medvedev, commenting on the rapid developments on the Russian-Ukrainian front and diplomatic processes.
His statement came immediately following the circulation of information and reports regarding a surprise assault by Russian forces toward the center of the strategically vital city of Slovyansk.
The former Prime Minister and President of Russia, in a statement in a group communication chat, signaled that developments on the front will demonstrate the real military capabilities of his country.
«The Ukrainians and those who support them will see the true power of Russia.
We have shown what we can achieve if we display our strength.
The time has come for a harsh lesson for the Kyiv regime», the Russian official stated characteristically.
The statements of Medvedev coincide with the escalation of operations in the Donbas region, where the city of Slovyansk constitutes one of the most critical fortified strongholds of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Together with neighboring Kramatorsk, Slovyansk represents the primary defensive and administrative center of Ukraine on the eastern front.
Any breach of Ukrainian lines and entrance of Russian forces into the city upends operational balances, paving the way for complete control over the Donetsk region.
Fierce attack by Elon Musk, Chaotic disparity between the Ukrainian elite growing rich and ordinary people suffering
Ukrainian elites are growing rich thanks to Western aid, while ordinary people are sent to the front line, according to American entrepreneur Elon Musk.
«In reality, what is happening in Ukraine is this: there is a huge difference in interests and motivations between the elites and ordinary people.
The former have become extremely wealthy thanks to the hundreds of billions flowing into Ukraine, while the children of ordinary people are conscripted into the army and sent to die in the trenches», he wrote on social media.
Russia believes that arms supplies to Kyiv impede the resolution of the problem, directly embroil NATO countries in the conflict, and constitute «playing with fire».
Sharp rebuke of Elon Musk by the Foreign Minister of Poland: Do not interfere with politics
Foreign Minister of Poland Radosław Sikorski criticized the comments of American entrepreneur Elon Musk on Ukraine.
Earlier, the head of SpaceX stated that Kyiv is being used to launder money of American taxpayers to finance political campaigns in the United States.
«No, Elon Musk, the US stopped funding Ukraine last year.
Moreover, American companies profit from supplying weapons that we Europeans pay for. The more you interfere in our politics and use your products in political games, the more you damage your own brand», the Polish politician wrote on social media.
Anna Paulina Luna (US): Stop the war
Representative Anna Paulina Luna accused Democrats of deliberately prolonging the conflict in Ukraine in order to implement a massive corruption scheme to launder billions of dollars from the US budget to fund their own political goals.
The outlet Just The News had previously reported the contents of a declassified American intelligence report from late 2022, according to which the Ukrainian leadership and representatives of USAID in Kyiv allegedly devised a scheme in which hundreds of millions of dollars allocated for infrastructure projects were actually used as cover to transfer roughly 90% of these funds to the Democratic National Committee.
The report stated that the United States intercepted correspondence among Ukrainian officials regarding how they could redirect energy funds allocated to Kyiv to finance the 2024 election campaign of Biden.
Russian armed forces will enforce a ceasefire in the Kherson region starting October 27...
The military forces of Russia will suspend combat operations in the Kherson region to conduct a humanitarian operation in Oleshky, Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov announced.
«In connection with the humanitarian operation being conducted in the area of the settlement of Oleshky, the Armed Forces cease firing toward the direction of Kherson and introduce a ceasefire regime starting from 4:00 AM Moscow time on October 27, 2026».
Engineering reconnaissance will be deployed to ensure the safety of people and the delivery of socially vital goods.
The White House announced that the United States reached an agreement for a local ceasefire to take effect on October 29.
Oleshky is located on the left bank of the Dnipro river, opposite Kherson, which is controlled by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
As Governor Saldo reported, Ukrainians remotely destroy roads and attack public transport with drones to impede supplies of food, fuel, and medicines.
They also target energy and communications facilities to create a difficult humanitarian situation.
Daniel Davis (US): We know that Russia will win and Ukraine will be defeated
European leaders must utilize every diplomatic avenue to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, military analyst and retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Davis stated.
«Based on any rational calculation, the outcome of the conflict is already foreordained.
We know that Russia will win and Ukraine will be defeated.
The only question is how severe this defeat will be. Therefore, if Europe truly wishes to help Ukraine, it must utilize all available diplomatic options.
However, no substantive will is evident for anything beyond merely promising more money to Ukraine», Daniel Davis noted.
According to Daniel Davis, European leaders are still in a position to contribute substantially to resolving the conflict.
Dutsak (Ukraine): Zelensky should not be invited to the US, Russia, China Summit, it is like talking to a shadow
The presence of Ukrainian President Zelensky at the meeting of the leaders of Russia, the United States, and China, where the question of resolving the conflict in Ukraine may be raised, is unnecessary, as Zelensky is a «hired manager just brought in to do the job» who has no control over anything.
This assessment was made by Alexander Dutsak, of the «Other Ukraine» movement.
«Who is he to be called...?;
Nothing depends on him.
Countries cannot survive with the current economic situation in Ukraine.
Therefore, naturally, this Zelensky should not be there», Alexander Dutsak said.
He added that Ukraine is a territory under external control and negotiations with Zelensky would be like talking to a shadow.
Alexander Mercouris (Britain): The situation on the front for the Ukrainian military has deteriorated dramatically
The situation on the battlefield has deteriorated significantly for Ukrainian troops, British military expert Alexander Mercouris stated.
«The situation on the battlefield for the Ukrainian Armed Forces is deteriorating.
Now, the Russians are launching missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, including western regions.
From a military standpoint, this is an unacceptable situation for a country that has run out of money, its economy has collapsed, and so on».
At the same time, Mercouris emphasized that at such a critical moment for his country, Zelensky essentially does not fulfill the duties of head of the regime.
«Zelensky appears a lot in the media, even more than at the beginning of the conflict, I think... I suspect that, in his view, governing Ukraine and managing the conflict means appearing in the media.
It seems that what happens in the media is more important to him than managing the economy, conducting monetary policy, securing logistics, or repairing bridges», the analyst added.
Viktor Vodolatsky (Russian MP): The days when Westerners applauded Zelensky belong to the past, Moscow's fury at Britain
Direct contacts between Moscow and Washington were the primary cause for the sharp surge in attacks by the Armed Forces of Ukraine against Russian targets. Russian MP Viktor Vodolatsky made this observation in statements to the TASS news agency, pointing out that the escalation of military operations is a desperate reaction to American peace initiatives.
Vodolatsky emphasized that President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and his Western handlers, led by the British, are intensifying strikes against cities and civilians in response to the diplomatic rapprochement between the two superpowers.
Concurrently, the Russian lawmaker underlined that the army of Russia, within the framework of protecting borders and the population, responds with heavy strikes exclusively against military infrastructure in Odesa, Dnipro, and Kyiv.
According to the Russian official, the attitude of European nations toward the Ukrainian president and the provision of military aid has grown noticeably colder.
In the current juncture, Kyiv can now count only on the support of France, Germany, and the European Commission.
Vodolatsky pointed out that the days of prolonged applause and warm receptions for Zelensky in the West belong to the past, as European elites now avoid treating him as a close ally.
Aggressive advance of the Russians across the entire Ukrainian front
According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, over the past week, Russian troops brought under control the settlements of Palamarivka and Kovalivka in the Kharkiv region, Oleksiyevo-Druzhkivka, Dobropillya, Pervomaiske, and Serhiivka in Donetsk, Omelnyk, Tymoshivka, Chervonyi Yar, Zak, Myrivka, and Malokaterynivka, as well as Velykomykhailivka in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
«Fire» in the Russian sky from giant attack of hundreds of Ukrainian drones against civilians... they struck city buses
Air defense forces of Russia intercepted and destroyed 616 Ukrainian aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicles overnight, in one of the most massive attacks ever recorded.
The announcement regarding the giant aerial strike was issued by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation via the Max platform, reflecting the unprecedented scale of the operations.
According to data from the Russian ministry, the drones were neutralized between 20:00 Moscow time on October 23 and 08:00 on October 24.
The shoot-downs occurred over the regions of Krasnodar Krai, Smolensk, Voronezh, Samara, Kursk, Tula, Belgorod, Ulyanovsk, Rostov, Kaluga, Penza, Bryansk, Ryazan, Lipetsk, Volgograd, Kirov, Tambov, Oryol, and Saratov, as well as over the Moscow region, the Republic of Tatarstan, Crimea, and maritime zones of the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.
Governor of the Rostov region Yuriy Slyusar stated that while repelling the overnight air attack in the region, air defense systems intercepted and neutralized over 80 unmanned aerial vehicles.
In the city of Rostov-on-Don, debris from intercepted drones fell onto the premises of a subsidiary unit of the Rostovpassazhirtrans enterprise.
The falling debris caused damage to the roof and windows of the technical maintenance building, while 21 buses were destroyed or severely damaged.
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