Ukraine talks: US envoy meets Vladimir Putin in Russia
US envoy Steve Witkoff held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Wednesday about Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, as US President Donald Trump pushes Kyiv to make a
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21.10.2026
Russia releases imprisoned U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard following Trump's request
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he has freed an American, Stephen Hubbard, from a Russian prison following a request from President Trump.
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21.10.2026
Russia releases American teacher imprisoned on Ukraine mercenary charges after Trump pressed Putin
American Stephen Hubbard has been released from Russian custody after Trump urged Putin to free the retired teacher imprisoned on Ukraine mercenary charges.
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21.10.2026
Russia says it freed American Stephen Hubbard, 74, as Trump envoy meets with Putin
American Stephen Hubbard was released by Russia on Wednesday, state news agencies reported, the latest sign of warmer ties with the Kremlin as Washington pressures Kyiv to agree to a deal that ends Mo
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21.10.2026
The right to enforce civil rights is under attack in the US
The Trump administration and conservative courts are making it harder to challenge civil rights violations.
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21.10.2026
Alberta’s “no” to separation gives Carney a boost as Trump pressure unites Canadians
Roughly three in four voters rejected starting a path toward separation, as Trump’s trade war and annexation threats push Canadians closer together.
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21.10.2026
Haitian migrants changed this US town - Trump's deportation drive is reshaping it again
The president thrust Springfield, Ohio, into the spotlight with a false pet-eating claim - years later, it remains at the heart of the immigration debate.
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21.10.2026
U.S. envoy Witkoff to meet Putin, Trump presses Kyiv to settle
The plan comes after what a U.S. official called "constructive" talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Norway.
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21.10.2026
Musk Ordered Starlink Slowdown That Blindsided Ukraine
The SpaceX founder authorized the move and has been discussing Ukraine with Trump, but the president has denied ordering the restrictions.
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20.10.2026
Trump suggests he could be ‘arbitrator’ in DoJ anti-fraud whistleblower scheme
President makes suggestion while announcing new program to reward tipsters who submit fraud allegationsDonald Trump suggested on Tuesday that he would serve as “the arbitrator” of decisions in the jus
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20.10.2026
Current U.S. support for Ukraine looks very different than it did
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with William Taylor, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, about President Trump's recent moves to support Russia and how that compares to past administrations.
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20.10.2026
US midterm elections: Trump approval rating falls to new low
With US President Donald Trump’s approval rating falling to a record low of 31%, Republicans are facing mounting concerns ahead of November’s midterm elections. Republicans are at risk of losing contr
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20.10.2026
Trump Envoy Tells Nervous Gulf Allies U.S. Can’t Guarantee Security Forever
Tom Barrack’s message comes as countries in the Middle East worry the U.S. will leave them to clean up after the Iran war.
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20.10.2026
Vance Declines to Endorse Netanyahu for Re-Election, Breaking With Trump
The Vice President's stance stands in stark contrast to that of Trump, who has put his “complete and total” support behind Netanyahu ahead of the consequential Israeli election.
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20.10.2026
US envoy Barrack defends decision to join Israel in war on Iran
US envoy Tom Barrack says President Trump did not follow Israel in going to war against Iran.
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20.10.2026
Trump makes Russia-friendly moves as he looks for a way to end the war with Ukraine
President Trump's up and down relationship with Russia is back on as he presses to find an end to the war in Ukraine amid high energy costs ahead of the U.S. midterms.
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20.10.2026
Former U.S. ambassador on Trump's recent moves to embrace Russia
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul about President Trump's latest embrace of Russia and what it means for Ukraine and any hopes of peace.
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20.10.2026
Trump’s approval ratings plummet: what that means for the US midterms
Sitting presidents usually see a dip in approval ratings before midterms, but Trump's ratings are at a historic low.
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20.10.2026
Trump Open to ‘Denuclearization’ Summit with Putin and Xi
Putin had initially called for a summit with the two other leaders but focused on the Ukraine war.
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20.10.2026
Chabria: Why Trump's attack on California voting is false — and even a bit funny
Federal prosecutors announced voter fraud charges against 28 Californians. State Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta said the small number shows "there is no widespread voter fraud."
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20.10.2026