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Trump weighs in on Ukraine’s Starlink access
Kiev has accused Washington of cutting the Ukrainian military off from the satellite communications services provided by Elon Musk’s company
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Italy launches probe against Israeli defense minister
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Trump waives ‘bone-crushing’ Russia sanctions
The US president has invoked a national-interest exemption to suspend sweeping penalties under the Lindsey Graham bill
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Trump defies Western critics over Putin’s G20 invitation
The US president has said he would welcome his Russian counterpart at the Florida summit despite opposition from European allies.
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October 7 becomes Netanyahu’s ‘political kryptonite’ – RT reports (VIDEO)
The Israeli prime minister is facing mounting accusations over what he knew before the Hamas attack, with a crucial election less than two weeks away
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Trump’s press secretary out after just five days
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Israeli settlers beat up and rob WaPo journalist in West Bank (VIDEOS)
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Trump’s first attorney general pick accused of sex trafficking
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$Trump-Putin diesel deal fractures West on Russia – ex-Austrian FM$
Trump-Putin diesel deal fractures West on Russia – ex-Austrian FM
Washington is shifting toward pragmatic cooperation with Moscow while the EU remains driven by ideology, Karin Kneissl has said
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From Russian oil to Starlink: How the US is redrawing its Ukraine playbook EXPLAINER
President Donald Trump’s peace push has ignited a bitter feud with Vladimir Zelensky
Oct 16, 2026 17:32
Zelensky imposes refinery deal demand – WSJ
The Ukrainian leader has reportedly agreed to a proposed 100-day pause in attacks in exchange for satellite coverage extending deeper into Russia
Oct 16, 2026 14:13
Nuremberg at 80: How do you put a death machine on trial? FEATURE
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EU summit: Zelensky gets promises but no money – As it happened
The Ukrainian leader turned to Brussels following a bitter public falling-out with US President Donald Trump
Oct 16, 2026 11:08
ICC serves Europe’s ‘colonialist interests’ – analyst (VIDEO) Exclusive
The International Criminal Court shields Western powers while ignoring crimes by Ukraine, Alexandre Guerreiro has told RT
Oct 16, 2026 10:14
Israel unlikely to attack Iran before elections – media
Netanyahu has dismissed reports that he wants to launch new strikes on Tehran ahead of the parliamentary vote
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Missiles supplied to Ukraine sold on ‘open market’ – Trump
The US president has accused Kiev of failing to account for billions of dollars in American military and financial aid
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Teen gunman kills four at US elementary school
Three children and a teacher were slain in Bend, Oregon, before a bystander shot the attacker dead
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Russia could make Olympic return under national flag – Trump envoy
Paolo Zampolli has voiced optimism about broader participation by Russian athletes in the 2028 Los Angeles Games
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Trump calls off firing squad livestream
War Secretary Pete Hegseth had said the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, who gunned down 13 US service members, would be webcast
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