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Zelenskyy confirms November peace talks

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv, Washington and Moscow would hold trilateral talks in November to revive stalled peace negotiations, while Ukraine would not discuss troop limits or enforced neutrality.

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Ukraine is taking back territory, and Trump is trying to bail out Putin — the one assignment he has always taken seriously.
(Note: this essay by Phillips O'Brien is from last week. See his page for this week's update as well)
phillipspobrien.substack.com/p/weekend-up...
Weekend Update #207: The US-Russia Alliance Is Signed--In Ukrainian Blood
Ukraine Seems To Get It This Time; Ukraine Keeps Steadily Progressing In The Land War
phillipspobrien.substack.com
October 25, 2026 at 10:46 PM
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Has America abandoned Ukraine?

A timely conversation with @intelligence2.

Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/1bae...
Has America Abandoned Ukraine? With Michael McFaul
Intelligence Squared · Episode
open.spotify.com
October 26, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Ukraine today is Britain in 1940, standing alone against aggression while others debate. The U.S. and Europe have a moral and practical obligation to stand with them. I joined Jessica Dean on @cnn.com youtu.be/5Bn9Uyu1nb4
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YouTube video by ADM STAV VIDEOS
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October 26, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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Reposted by Anne Applebaum

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"If you’re really worried about Russia’s hybrid activity, then don’t go down into a defensive crouch. Use your power to keep Russia at bay, whilst strengthening resilience in your society." - Admiral Sir Tony Radakin
Delighted to publish first part of our interview with Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, former Chief of Defence Staff. Part One considers UK’s support for Ukraine,managing escalation with Russia, and lessons. Part Two is about MoD budget and procurement (£/free trial), samf.substack.com/p/when-russi...?
“When Russia attacked, it felt like a political tsunami”
An interview with Admiral Sir Tony Radakin
samf.substack.com
October 26, 2026 at 11:58 AM
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#Zelensky: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blocking the delivery of #Patriot air defense interceptors from #NATO members to Ukraine

US must give permission for the transfer of Patriots

Hegseth and his Undersecretary of State Elbridge Colby have previously blocked US supplies

#Ukraine #TrumpRussia
October 26, 2026 at 4:55 PM

Reposted by François Guesnet

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⚡️️ US holding up air defense missiles for Ukraine for nearly a month, Zelensky says.

A senior Ukrainian official previously told the Kyiv Independent that the batch awaiting U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's approval was "significant."
US holding up air defense missiles for Ukraine for nearly a month, Zelensky says
A senior Ukrainian official previously told the Kyiv Independent that the batch awaiting U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's approval was "significant."
kyivindependent.com
October 26, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Re: Zelensky refinery ceasefire plan:
Putin believes strikes on refineries are acceptable costs and Russia benefits from suspensions of these types of aid … esp. with more evidence Moscow is able to outsource its refining capabilities to countries Ukraine cannot strike.
October 26, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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#Zelensky: Security guarantees "cannot be dictated by #Russia side", & "restrictions on our army and #Ukraine neutrality not up for discussion"

Will not give in to #Kremlin maximum demands, including surrender of territory

Challenges #Trump moves that undermine US sanctions on Moscow

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October 26, 2026 at 7:17 AM
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Reposted by Anne Applebaum

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This is what Ukrainians say when you ask them if Ukraine should accept the current frontline as a ceasefire line.

(from July)
October 26, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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Reposted by Dirk Pilat

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