Oct 15, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to reach an agreement to end the war in Ukraine before winter. Speaking after a meeting with Zelensky and a telephone conversation with Putin, Trump stated that he believes the Russian leader is seeking a diplomatic resolution.

"He wants a deal, and if Zelensky wants a deal, that would be great," Trump remarked regarding his discussion with Putin.

Zelensky characterized his discussions with Trump as productive, noting that both Washington and Kyiv share the goal of halting Russian aggression in the coming months. While leaders expressed optimism about potential negotiations, specific terms for a peace settlement remain undisclosed, and Moscow has not publicly confirmed any proposed conditions.

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

Active hostilities continue across Ukraine's eastern and northern sectors, with Ukrainian military officials reporting between 220 and 250 daily combat clashes. Ukrainian reports indicate that Russian forces launched intensive assault operations aimed at breaking defensive lines near Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Lyman.

Simultaneously, military sources present conflicting accounts regarding territorial shifts. Ukrainian troops reportedly advanced along the Oskil River north of Kupiansk and secured positions near Lyman. Conversely, Moscow's Defense Ministry announced the capture of settlements approaching Sumy, while Russian Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov rejected reports of Ukrainian gains in Zaporizhzhia. Air strikes targeting military infrastructure in the Kyiv region were also noted.

Sources: The Insider, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда

Italian public trust in artificial intelligence has dropped significantly as debates intensify over economic disruptions and regulation. Polling presented at the Chamber of Deputies reveals that positive views of AI fell from 68 percent in 2020 to 49 percent, while public concern rose from 23 percent to 45 percent.

The shift coincides with discussions regarding AI’s impact on labor and government revenue, including estimates attributing 425,000 global job losses to the technology and risks of tax imbalances threatening Italian finances. Additionally, reports point to efforts by tech corporations to delay regulatory oversight. Despite widespread skepticism, Italian innovators remain prominent in global AI development, notably Anthropic Chief Executive Dario Amodei.

Sources: ANSA, Corriere della Sera, Il Messaggero, Il Sole 24 Ore, La Repubblica.

Hungarian Transport and Investment Minister Dávid Vitézy announced that a private equity fund tied to businessman Lőrinc Mészáros has returned 2.27 billion forints to the state treasury. The reimbursement follows an official audit into a previous administration's 64.5 billion forint acquisition of three electronic toll system companies negotiated under former minister János Lázár.

Following the recovery of these funds, government scrutiny has expanded to examine historical procurement contracts awarded to IT entrepreneur Gábor Emőri. As one of Hungary's wealthiest business figures, Emőri spent 12 years developing and operating elements of the national electronic toll infrastructure. Authorities are now reviewing state dealings associated with Emőri to evaluate whether further public funds from past toll management contracts can be reclaimed.

Sources: 444, HVG, Telex