Oct 7, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC

US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking a diplomatic resolution to the conflict in Ukraine, following a phone call between the two leaders. Trump urged both Moscow and Kyiv to negotiate an agreement, stating that "if Zelensky wants a deal, that would be great."

The comments came after Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who characterized their discussions as "positive and productive." Both sides expressed a shared objective of concluding the war prior to the onset of winter. Trump reinforced his stance on mediation, emphasizing his desire for both leaders to reach a mutual settlement.

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

Russian forces launched nearly 60 attacks across five districts in Ukraine's central Dnipropetrovsk region over a 24-hour period, local emergency services confirmed. The bombardments resulted in at least five civilian deaths and left 16 others injured across the province.

Heavy casualties were reported in the Kamianske district, where shelling killed three people and wounded five. In Pavlohrad, two residents were killed and seven sustained injuries. Additional strikes targeted the Nikopol district, injuring civilians and igniting structural fires in residential areas. Firefighters and emergency personnel deployed across all affected zones to extinguish blazes and assist surviving residents.

Sources: Ziarul de Gardă

US President Donald Trump has threatened further military strikes against Iran if Tehran retaliates following a series of American air attacks on military positions near Bandar Abbas and Sirik. Trump claimed Iranian leadership is "begging" for a diplomatic agreement with Washington, describing the recent operations as a response to regional escalation.

In response, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that while Tehran does not seek broader conflict, it will "decisively respond to aggressors." Iranian military officials also rejected reports of major destruction, maintaining that the country's naval fleet remains operational despite the bombardment. The exchange marks the first direct military confrontation between the two nations in a month, heightening regional tensions.

Sources: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro).

Tensions between Tehran and Washington have escalated following the expiration of a 60-day memorandum of understanding aimed at securing a permanent peace agreement. Iranian officials announced a transition to a "completely offensive" military stance, declaring they will not yield until achieving the "complete defeat" of American forces in the region. Washington confirmed it has no intention of extending the temporary ceasefire.

The diplomatic collapse quickly sparked direct military engagements near the Strait of Hormuz. Following Iranian strikes against a US warship, US Central Command targeted five Iranian oil tankers, sinking one vessel. Observers warn that rising economic pressures and maritime clashes significantly heighten the risk of a broader regional conflict.

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

German authorities and intelligence services are investigating over 100 incidents of suspected state-sponsored sabotage, with evidence increasingly pointing to Russia's military intelligence service, the GRU. Recent findings highlight a thwarted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport targeting Ukrainian cargo aircraft, where investigators identified logistical support from a GRU operative. Additional cases across German states involve unauthorized drone flights over critical infrastructure, subsea cable disruptions, rail interference, and digital disinformation campaigns. During a public parliamentary hearing, heads of Germany's intelligence agencies warned that Moscow is conducting a systematic shadow war against Western democracies. Domestic intelligence officials also indicated that Russian operatives may have pre-positioned weapons within German territory for future attacks.

Sources: Correctiv, DW, Der Standard, FAZ, Tagesschau