Oct 29, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC

US President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate a settlement to end the war before winter. Following discussions with both leaders, Trump stated that he believes Putin is seeking an agreement with Kyiv.

Zelensky characterized his recent meeting with Trump as "positive and productive," noting that both Washington and Kyiv share the goal of halting Russian hostilities in the coming months. He added that the end of the conflict could be near. Trump emphasized that while he agrees with Zelensky on multiple issues, both sides must commit to direct negotiations to resolve the war.

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

Former Slovenian national team captain Aleš Čeh and forward Jan Mlakar have provided updates on their professional trajectories and perspectives on domestic football.

Čeh, who served as an assistant coach to Srečko Katanec for more than a decade, recently concluded a seven-year stint coaching in Asia. Despite his long-standing ties to Olimpija Ljubljana and Austrian side Grazer AK, Čeh reaffirmed his ongoing respect for rival club NK Maribor.

Meanwhile, 27-year-old forward Jan Mlakar has returned to NK Maribor for a third tenure. Discussing domestic competition, Mlakar expressed full confidence in former Maribor leadership figures Zlatko Zahovič and Darko Milanič. He also noted that despite recent organizational turbulence at rival club Olimpija Ljubljana, derby fixtures remain inherently unpredictable.

Sources: Delo, Siol.net

United States federal prosecutors have unsealed criminal charges against five alleged Russian intelligence operatives accused of orchestrating a global network for targeted assassinations and sabotage across Europe and North America. According to an indictment filed in Manhattan, the Kremlin-backed network targeted individuals and entities aiding Ukraine, including a June 2024 attack in Prague. Authorities stated the suspects recruited operatives abroad to conduct surveillance and prepare attacks against individuals supporting Kyiv. All five primary suspects remain at large.

Concurrently, Denmark's Security and Intelligence Service reported that Russian operatives conducted physical sabotage against Danish defense companies producing military supplies for Ukrainian forces. Danish officials characterized the attacks as a notable escalation in Moscow's hybrid warfare strategy aimed at disrupting Western support for Ukraine.

Sources: BBC News, France24, OCCRP, Sweden Herald, The Guardian.

Portugal's parliament has defeated a motion of censure brought by the far-right Chega party against the country's minority government following a three-hour debate.

The measure targeted recent controversies surrounding the Ministry of Internal Administration. The motion failed after the governing coalition voted against it, while the main opposition Socialist Party chose to abstain, ensuring the government's survival.

Closing the debate, Minister of the Presidency António Leitão Amaro criticized Chega for initiating a motion destined to fail and faulted the Socialists for abstaining. Leitão Amaro stated that voters would pass a "political judgment" on Chega's actions, adding that the administration will continue negotiating legislative support on a case-by-case basis without establishing any preferred partner.

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

Emergency crews, including over 100 personnel from Spain's Military Emergencies Unit, are continuing search and rescue operations near Urda and Los Yébenes following a high-speed train collision. The incident occurred when an AVE train carrying 397 passengers struck a stationary Iryo train carrying 146 passengers from behind on the Madrid-Andalusia corridor.

Casualty estimates vary across sources, with figures ranging from 46 to at least 64 fatalities alongside nearly 150 injuries. Castilla-La Mancha Regional President Emiliano García-Page warned that authorities "expect more fatalities" as specialized dog units and rescue teams clear the wreckage.

The disaster has renewed political scrutiny surrounding Transport Minister Óscar Puente, whose previous comments suggesting "the probability of another accident is extremely low" have drawn criticism following recent rail incidents.

Sources: Canarias7, El Mundo, Infodefensa, La Vanguardia, Marca