Oct 4, 2026, 06:30 PM UTC

Former US President Donald Trump stated that Ukraine and Russia have agreed to halt attacks on each other’s energy facilities. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy specified that Kyiv will suspend strikes on Russian energy infrastructure only if Western allies ensure Moscow simultaneously stops targeting Ukrainian power grids, critical infrastructure, and food supply routes.

The developments follow continued hostilities across multiple regions. Russian strikes in the Kherson area killed two people and injured 14 others. Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone attacks injured seven people in Sochi and the Belgorod region. European Union diplomatic chief Kaja Kallas and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot condemned a Russian strike on a train near the Ukrainian-Polish border, framing it as a deliberate effort to intimidate and divide European nations. Additionally, Zelenskyy issued a decree dismissing Ukraine’s state prosecutor.

Sources: CDM, N1

A Wall Street Journal investigation has revealed additional details regarding US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle's involvement in a $6 billion gas supply contract in Albania. According to reporting by Gazeta Tema and Koha, Guilfoyle visited Tirana in March to meet Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama. She was accompanied by executives from Greek energy firm Aktor and commercial lobbyist Christos Marafatsos, who also serves as her advisor.

Guilfoyle returned to the Albanian capital a month later to attend the official signing of the multi-billion-dollar deal. The investigation highlights growing scrutiny over Marafatsos's dual role as a private commercial advocate and close diplomatic aide. The findings have raised questions regarding the boundaries between official American diplomatic initiatives, private corporate lobbying, and Greek energy expansion across the Western Balkans.

Sources: Gazeta Tema, Koha

Russian artillery and drone bombardments targeted five districts across Ukraine's eastern Dnipropetrovsk region over a 24-hour period, killing at least five people and injuring 16 others, local emergency services reported.

The strikes hit civilian areas nearly 60 times. Officials confirmed that the heaviest casualties occurred in Kamianske district, where three individuals were killed and five sustained injuries. In Pavlohrad, shelling resulted in two deaths and seven wounded, while further injuries were recorded in Nikopol district.

Rescue teams spent the day clearing debris, extinguishing structural fires, and delivering emergency aid to affected residents as local authorities evaluated the extent of the damage.

Sources: Ziarul de Gardă

Tensions between Washington and Tehran have escalated following recent military exchanges near the Iranian coastal locations of Bandar Abbas and Sirik. United States President Donald Trump warned that further military bombardments would follow if Iran chooses to retaliate, adding that Iranian leadership is eager to reach a diplomatic agreement with Washington.

In response, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that while Tehran does not seek an expanded regional conflict, it will "decisively respond to aggressors." Meanwhile, Iranian military officials dismissed assertions regarding damage to their naval capabilities, maintaining that their fleet remains operational. Both nations continue to maintain heightened military readiness amid ongoing volatility in the region.

Sources: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro).

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has urged the country's parliament to begin drafting legal frameworks for future post-war elections. Ukraine's constitution and active martial law currently prohibit holding national votes during Russia's ongoing invasion.

Fedorov, who was dismissed by President Volodymyr Zelensky in July, stressed that early preparation is necessary to address complex logistical challenges. Key issues include facilitating voting for millions of displaced citizens living abroad and securing ballot access for military personnel deployed on active frontlines. Proponents argue that establishing clear electoral guidelines now will safeguard democratic norms and ensure a stable transition once martial law ends.

Sources: Le Monde.