Oct 6, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to reach an agreement ending their conflict prior to winter. Following a telephone call with Putin and a subsequent bilateral meeting with Zelensky, Trump expressed confidence that Moscow is open to negotiations, adding that "if Zelensky wants a deal, that would be great."

Zelensky described his discussions with the American leader as "positive and productive," noting that both Washington and Kyiv share the goal of halting Russian military actions in the near future. While Trump reiterated that a diplomatic resolution remains feasible, he emphasized that both nations must actively commit to negotiations to achieve a lasting settlement.

Sources: Diário de Notícias (DN), Expresso, Jornal Económico, RTP

Former Slovenian national team captain Aleš Čeh and striker Jan Mlakar have shared perspectives on their careers and the domestic football scene.

Čeh, who captained Slovenia during manager Srečko Katanec's tenure and spent over a decade as his assistant coach—including seven years working in Asia—reflected on his coaching trajectory. Despite strong ties to Olimpija Ljubljana and Austrian club Grazer AK, Čeh emphasized his ongoing respect for rival club Maribor.

Meanwhile, 27-year-old Ljubljana-born forward Mlakar discussed his third stint with Maribor. Expressing confidence in club management under Zlatko Zahovič and Darko Milanič, Mlakar previewed the upcoming derby against Olimpija. He noted that although Olimpija is currently navigating a period of internal crisis, derby matches are inherently unpredictable, leaving the opposition with little to lose.

Sources: Delo, Siol.net

Military operations between Russia and Ukraine persisted alongside diplomatic statements regarding potential limits on energy infrastructure strikes. Local officials reported that Russian shelling in the Kherson region resulted in two deaths and 14 injuries. Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone strikes in Sochi and Belgorod reportedly injured seven individuals.

Addressing security developments, European Union Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot condemned a Russian strike on a train near the Ukrainian-Polish border. Both officials asserted that the attack was designed to intimidate European nations and foster division among allies supporting Kyiv. In parallel, the EU moved to extend its restrictive measures against Moscow.

Sources: CDM.

Russian forces launched nearly 60 attacks across five districts in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region within a 24-hour window, resulting in five deaths and 16 injuries, local emergency services reported.

The heaviest toll occurred in Kamianske district, where three civilians were killed and five others suffered injuries. In Pavlohrad district, two individuals died and seven were wounded in separate bombardments. Additional casualties and structural damage were reported in Nikopol district, where intense shelling ignited fires and damaged infrastructure. Emergency personnel worked throughout the evening to extinguish blazes, search through rubble, and evaluate overall damage across the impacted areas.

Sources: Ziarul de Gardă.

An investigation by The Wall Street Journal has raised questions regarding the commercial activities of Kimberly Guilfoyle, the US Ambassador to Greece. The report details Guilfoyle's involvement in facilitating a $6 billion natural gas agreement between Greek infrastructure company Aktor and Albanian authorities.

In March, Guilfoyle reportedly met Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama in Tirana alongside executives from Aktor and lobbyist Christos Marafatsos. The formal contract was signed approximately one month later. The inquiry highlights potential conflicts of interest, focusing on Marafatsos's dual involvement as a private sector lobbyist and close advisor to the ambassador. Both regional reporting outlets noted growing interest in the intersection between official American diplomatic initiatives and private commercial energy ventures across Southern Europe.

Sources: Gazeta Tema, Koha