Nov 1, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to suspend strikes against each other's energy infrastructure. Blaming the ongoing war for rising global fuel costs, Trump called on both nations via social media to maintain the arrangement.

However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky contested the declaration, asserting Kyiv will resume targeting Russian oil refineries. Zelensky explained that Ukraine briefly paused strikes for three days following a request from Washington, but declared "we are done" after Russian attacks on Ukrainian power facilities persisted. He reiterated that Ukraine would only abide by an energy moratorium if Moscow strictly complies.

Meanwhile, the Kremlin turned down proposals for a broader temporary cease-fire, and the European Union rolled out its largest sanctions package to date against Russia.

Sources: HRT Vijesti, Index, Klix

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine before winter. Zelensky described the meeting as "positive and productive," stating that both Washington and Kyiv share the goal of stopping Russian hostilities in the coming months.

Trump expressed confidence that Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to negotiate following a telephone conversation between the two leaders. Emphasizing the need for a settlement, Trump urged both sides to finalize an arrangement, noting that Putin "wants a deal, and if Zelensky wants a deal, that would be great."

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

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine have informally agreed to halt attacks on each other's energy infrastructure. Despite the reported arrangement, military strikes continue across several regions.

Ukrainian local authorities in Kherson reported two fatalities and 14 injuries following Russian shelling. Simultaneously, drone strikes hit targets in Sochi and Russia's Belgorod region, injuring seven people.

In Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree dismissing the country's prosecutor general. Meanwhile, the European Union officially extended its sanctions against Russia. EU High Representative Kaja Kallas and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot condemned a Russian strike on a train near the Ukrainian-Polish border, describing it as an effort to intimidate European nations and create internal divisions.

Sources: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro).

Russian forces launched renewed drone attacks against Kyiv following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's address to the UN General Assembly, injuring at least one civilian. Moscow officially declared a campaign intended to devastate Ukraine's energy infrastructure. In response, Kyiv intensified drone strikes against Russian oil refineries and petroleum facilities, disrupting local fuel supplies and forcing Moscow to import petrol.

Concurrently, European security concerns escalated after German authorities identified two suspects linked to Moscow regarding explosive drones discovered near infrastructure in Leipzig. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that the European Union "will not tolerate attacks on EU soil" and stated officials are ready to respond.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.

Military confrontations between the United States and Iran continue to destabilize the Strait of Hormuz. Following initial joint US-Israeli strikes in late February, Iran launched retaliatory attacks across the region. A 14-point memorandum of understanding signed in June briefly halted hostilities, but the truce unraveled after renewed American strikes in July.

Tehran recently claimed responsibility for targeting six vessels in the strategic waterway—comprising three commercial tankers and three US naval craft—as well as launching missiles toward an American aircraft carrier. A fire aboard one affected commercial tanker was successfully extinguished.

While US President Donald Trump stated that the shipping corridor remains open and described Iran as being in "great difficulty," reports indicate US intelligence agencies have warned that Iranian forces feel emboldened and may further escalate the regional conflict.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.