Oct 6, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC

US President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate a peace agreement before the arrival of winter. Speaking after a phone call with Putin and a meeting with Zelensky, Trump indicated confidence in Moscow's willingness to negotiate, stating, "He wants a deal, and if Zelensky wants a deal, that would be great."

Zelensky described his discussions with the US leader as "positive and productive," adding that both Washington and Kyiv share the objective of ending the conflict in the coming months. Trump maintained that a diplomatic resolution remains feasible if both sides commit to reaching a consensus.

Sources: Diário de Notícias (DN), Expresso, Jornal Económico, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)

The European Union has extended sanctions against Russia after a Russian strike on a train near the Ukrainian-Polish border, an action EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot described as an attempt to intimidate European nations.

Meanwhile, cross-border violence continued. Shelling by Russian forces in Ukraine's Kherson region killed two people and wounded 14 others. In Russia, Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Sochi and the Belgorod region reportedly injured seven people.

In political developments, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a decree removing the country's prosecutor general from office. Concurrently, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Moscow and Kyiv have reached an agreement to refrain from striking energy infrastructure targets.

Sources: CDM.

Military tensions between the United States and Iran escalated following a recent exchange of fire near the strategic coastal towns of Bandar Abbas and Sirik. U.S. President Donald Trump warned of potential further strikes if Iranian forces retaliate, asserting that leadership in Tehran is "begging" for a diplomatic agreement with Washington.

In response, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that while Iran is not seeking broader military conflict, it will "decisively respond to aggressors." Iranian officials also rejected claims regarding damage to their naval assets, asserting that their maritime forces remain fully operational in the region. The statements follow the first direct military exchange between the two nations in a month, heightening regional instability.

Sources: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro).

At a conference in Geneva, 128 United Nations member states established a consensus definition for autonomous weapon systems, marking an initial step toward global regulation. However, representatives from the UN and the International Committee of the Red Cross warned that allowing machines to autonomously target humans risks crossing a "moral red line."

Simultaneously, Germany’s Ministry of Defence clarified that while human command retains ultimate authority over military force, certain semi-autonomous functions may operate without real-time human involvement in specific scenarios. To maintain data sovereignty, the Bundeswehr declined to adopt software from US vendor Palantir, opting to develop a proprietary AI data analysis system instead. Defense analysts stressed that sovereign AI capabilities remain vital for strategic military autonomy.

Sources: Correctiv, Der Spiegel, Der Standard, Die Zeit, ESUT.

Tehran has officially transitioned to a "completely offensive" military posture following the collapse of peace negotiations with Washington, according to Iranian officials. The shift coincided with the expiration of a 60-day bilateral memorandum of understanding signed in June. Iranian armed forces declared they would pursue the "complete defeat" of American forces in the region before ending military actions.

In response, the United States confirmed it will not extend the temporary ceasefire. Military engagements have already intensified in strategic maritime corridors. United States Central Command reported launching strikes against five Iranian oil tankers, sinking one vessel, following prior Iranian attacks on an American warship. Analysts warn that rising economic friction and disputes in the Strait of Hormuz significantly elevate the risk of full-scale conflict.

Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, HotNews, Moldova1, Ziarul de Gardă.