Oct 27, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to refrain from targeting each other's energy infrastructure, though hostilities persist across several fronts.

In southern Ukraine, Russian shelling in the Kherson region killed two people and wounded 14 others. Meanwhile, Russian officials reported seven casualties from Ukrainian drone attacks targeting the Belgorod region and the Black Sea resort city of Sochi.

Diplomatically, European Union leadership extended sanctions against Moscow following a Russian strike on a train near the Ukrainian border with Poland. EU High Representative Kaja Kallas and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot condemned the incident, stating it was designed to intimidate European nations and foster division.

Additionally, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree officially dismissing the nation's prosecutor general.

Sources: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro).

Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv overnight, injuring at least one person, as Moscow announced a renewed campaign targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The aerial attacks intensified following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's address to the United Nations General Assembly. In response, Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries have disrupted domestic supply, forcing Moscow to import petroleum products.

Concurrently, European Union officials raised security concerns after German authorities identified two suspects linked to Moscow in connection with explosive drone incidents in Leipzig. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that the bloc "will not tolerate attacks" on member states and confirmed readiness to respond to foreign aggression on EU territory.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.

Tensions near the Strait of Hormuz have escalated following Iranian claims of targeting six vessels, including three commercial tankers and three American naval ships, alongside launching missiles toward a US aircraft carrier. Tehran stated the actions were retaliatory measures following recent American air raids. A fire aboard one struck oil tanker was subsequently brought under control.

In response, US President Donald Trump minimized the disruption, maintaining that the strategic maritime passage remains open and asserting that Iranian forces face severe strain. However, American intelligence assessments warn that commanders within Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps feel emboldened and may further escalate regional hostilities.

The renewed clashes continue to threaten the fragile 14-point memorandum signed in June, raising global concerns over maritime security and energy transport.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump met to discuss options for ending the conflict with Russia, both expressing a shared goal to conclude hostilities before winter. Zelensky characterized the discussions as "positive and productive," noting that both nations seek a swift resolution to the war.

Following the bilateral talks, Trump revealed details from a recent phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump expressed confidence that Putin is open to negotiations, stating, "He wants a deal and, if Zelensky wants a deal, it would be great." Trump emphasized the need for both leaders to reach an agreement to halt further fighting. While Kyiv maintains that any settlement must protect Ukrainian sovereignty, diplomatic efforts continue to build.

Sources: Expresso, Jornal Económico, RTP.

Former Slovenian national team captain Aleš Čeh and forward Jan Mlakar have offered perspectives on their careers and the domestic game in separate retrospectives. Čeh, who led Slovenia's national side during its qualification era under manager Srečko Katanec, spent over a decade as an assistant coach in Asia following his playing career. Despite his affinity for Olimpija Ljubljana and Austrian club Grazer AK, Čeh expressed enduring respect for rival NK Maribor.

Meanwhile, 27-year-old Ljubljana native Jan Mlakar has rejoined NK Maribor for a third spell. Addressing the upcoming derby against an Olimpija side facing domestic difficulties, Mlakar remarked that underdogs can benefit in traditional rivalries regardless of pre-match form, emphasizing his confidence in Maribor's squad environment.

Sources: Delo, Siol.net