Russia
Far-right Russian extremists take responsibility for bomb threats on Rome-bound flights - report
The group claimed to have placed explosives on Aer Lingus flight EI402 from Dublin and Finnair flight AY1761 from Helsinki, warning that an "explosion will occur in 60 minutes."
Putin holds talks with Iranian security chief as Turkish soldier killed by fire from Iran
US sanctions three for aiding Iran's air defenses amid reports of Moscow-Tehran arms deal
Zelensky awards Melania Trump Ukraine's highest honor for women after brokering Oleshky ceasefire
US urges NATO allies to step up weapons funding for Ukraine - report
The request would focus on expanding funding to NATO’s Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), according to officials who spoke to Bloomberg on condition of anonymity.
US to mediate trilateral talks with Ukraine, Russia in Abu Dhabi next week, US envoy says
In a social media post, US envoy Steve Witkoff said the new Abu Dhabi discussions will cover "post-war security agreements, de-escalation, humanitarian measures, and ending the war."
Latvia briefly warns of airspace threat, says NATO jets activated
Ukrainian military drones have been straying into the airspace of neighboring European countries, creating concerns of the war spilling over into NATO countries bordering Russia and Belarus.
Hackers hit Ukraine, Russia's emergency apps, send fake nuclear, chemical attack alerts
All-clear messages were sent shortly afterward for each alert, and Ukraine's Ministry for Digital Transformation said the app had been temporarily suspended.
Araghchi says Qatari-mediated dialogue with US was ‘very intense’ despite lack of breakthrough
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and the Russian Foreign Ministry both urged all parties to the conflict to focus on political solutions rather than resorting to arms again.
Russian minor detained over park terror attack threat after US warned security service
"We are grateful to the American side for providing the information," Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) was quoted as saying in its statement.
US Embassy in Russia warns citizens in Moscow of potential 'mass casualty event' near museum
"The US Embassy in Moscow is aware of a credible threat of a mass casualty event TODAY, October 31, at the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve in Moscow," the embassy wrote.
G20 foreign ministers skip photo-op amid objections over Russia
European officials had earlier suggested there might be two separate pictures - one with Lavrov and one without.
Ukrainian evacuees reach Belarus as Melania Trump-brokered Oleshky ceasefire takes effect
The local ceasefire in Oleshky was reached thanks to mediation efforts by US First Lady Melania Trump with the pope's involvement.
Ukraine temporarily halts strikes on Russian oil refineries after pressure from Trump - report
The unofficial pause is expected to last until after the US midterm elections and potentially deeper into November, it added.
