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Trump Announces Imminent Trilateral Talks Between US, Russia and Ukraine
US President Donald Trump told reporters that trilateral talks involving representatives of the US, Russia and Ukraine could take place in the near future.
Russia Says Ready to Supply US with Diesel in Any Volumes
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Russia is ready to supply diesel fuel to the US in any volumes. After the deal was announced, global oil prices fell 5–6%.
Russia Ready to Resume Trilateral Talks with US and Ukraine After November 4
Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said Moscow will be ready to resume trilateral negotiations with the US and Ukraine after November 4. Earlier, Vladimir Zelensky confirmed plans for a meeting in early November.
Iran Offers US Deal on Strait of Hormuz in Exchange for Lifting Port Blockade
Tehran has conveyed to Washington through Pakistani intermediaries a proposal to resume shipping in the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting the US blockade of Iranian ports. Iran also said it is ready to return to negotiations with the US.
Trump Advisers Doubt Convenience of Working with Netanyahu Government
Some in Trump's circle believe Washington's Middle East policy would be easier to pursue under a new Israeli government without Netanyahu and his far-right partners. Discontent has grown ahead of elections where Netanyahu's bloc may fail to win a majority.
Trump Says Ukraine Conflict and Iran War Will End Soon
US President Donald Trump said Washington is close to ending two conflicts — between Russia and Ukraine and with Iran — claiming he has already settled eight wars or conflicts.
Putin Discusses Restoration of Economic Ties with US in Meeting with Witkoff
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US special envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg and expressed interest in restoring bilateral economic cooperation.
Trump Signals Immediate Sanctions Escalation Against Russia
US President Donald Trump said he is ready to tighten sanctions against Russia at any moment if negotiations on resolving the conflict with Ukraine fail to produce results.
Russian Diesel to Reach US in 15-20 Days After Contracts Signed
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said that after commercial contracts are concluded, Russian diesel will start flowing to the US market within 15-20 days. Sanctions on supplies have been lifted for six months.
Semafor: US administration unofficially links diesel price surge to Iran operation
According to Semafor, some US administration officials privately acknowledge that rising diesel prices are caused by the military operation against Iran, though Trump previously attributed the increase to the Russia-Ukraine war.
US Inflation Accelerates to 3.7% in September
Annual US inflation rose to 3.7% in September from 3.4% a month earlier, exceeding analyst expectations. The main driver was higher energy prices.
Russia May Resume Diesel Fuel Supplies to the US Within 2–3 Weeks
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Russian oil companies are ready to start supplying diesel fuel to the US, but it will take time to finalize contracts and logistics.
US Taps Strategic Oil Reserve After Gulf of Mexico Hurricane
The US Department of Energy has authorized an emergency release of up to 4 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to offset supply disruptions caused by a hurricane. ExxonMobil and BP America will each receive up to 2 million barrels.
Trump: US to Decide Quickly on Measures Over Attacks on Saudi Arabia
US President Donald Trump said Washington will soon decide on measures in response to attacks on Saudi Arabia, including possible participation in strikes against the Houthis.
Kallas Condemns US Suspension of Sanctions on Russian Diesel Fuel
EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas said the US suspension of sanctions on Russian diesel fuel brings Moscow extra revenue. The EU is preparing its largest sanctions package since 2022.
Trump Suggests Ukraine Elect a New President
US President Donald Trump said Ukraine should elect a new president, accusing Volodymyr Zelensky of failing to resolve the conflict and of striking Russian oil refineries.
Trump Says Russia-Ukraine Conflict Will Be Resolved Soon
US President Donald Trump said he expects to secure a settlement of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in the near future.
US Treasury Temporarily Allows Russian Diesel Supplies to Global Market
OFAC issued a temporary general license exempting Russian diesel fuel supplies from US sanctions until April 7, 2027.
Trump Announces Large-Scale Russian Diesel Supplies to US and Global Markets
Following a call with Putin, Trump announced an agreement on Russian diesel supplies. Russia will immediately deliver over 300,000 tonnes, with another 500,000 tonnes in November.
Trump Expects Sharp Drop in Diesel Prices and Quick End to Standoff with Iran
US President Donald Trump said he expects a sharp fall in diesel fuel prices and a swift end to the conflict with Iran. He also claimed Iran no longer has an army, navy or air defenses.
Peskov: Russia and US Discussing Mutually Beneficial Economic Projects
Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said Moscow and Washington are discussing a number of potential economic cooperation projects.
Trump Confirms Planned Call with Putin
US President Donald Trump said his phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin is already scheduled.
Aliyev: China and the US are the two superpowers, there is no third
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev stated that there are only two superpowers in the world — China and the US — and Azerbaijan is a strategic partner of both.
Armenian Ambassador to US: TRIPP Groundbreaking May Take Place in Early 2027
The groundbreaking ceremony for the TRIPP project could take place in early 2027, according to Armenian Ambassador to the US Narek Mkrtchyan. He said the program has reached the stage of practical implementation.