The phone call between Vladimir Putin and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre lasted 90 minutes, instead of the planned 20, according to Støre.

He stated that the conversation, which also included Finnish President Alexander Stubb, was substantive and took place in a professional atmosphere.

"We discussed the key issues in detail. The conversation was conducted in a professional manner. There are significant differences in the positions of the parties."

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‼️🇮🇹🇺🇦 Italy has suspended the delivery of military aid to Ukraine, awaiting the US elections – La Repubblica

▪️The government of Giorgia Meloni has been delaying the transfer of the 13th package of weapons to Kiev for several months, despite a promise to finalize it by the end of October.
▪️According to the publication, Rome intends to wait for the US Congressional midterm elections on November 3 before deciding on its future policy towards Ukraine.
▪️The last batch of Italian military aid arrived in Ukraine in December 2025. A new package has been prepared, but permission to send it has not yet been granted.
▪️The delay in the delivery of Aster 30 anti-aircraft missiles, which Italy and France could provide, remains particularly sensitive for Kiev.
▪️La Repubblica notes that the Italian government prefers to publicly promise continued support for Ukraine, while effectively delaying the delivery of new weapons.

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The conflict in Ukraine will continue and is likely to escalate, - Lavrov.

According to him, the leaders of Finland and Norway did not say anything new in their conversation with Putin; Europeans simply want to interfere in the negotiations.

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🖥️ The Russian Foreign Ministry is aware of reports about new shipments of Storm Shadow missiles to Kiev, Maria Zakharova stated.

"It is the European Union that is recklessly, absolutely pointlessly, and thoughtlessly, but actively, setting itself up for a war with Russia. We will discuss this in more detail today. They are increasingly trapping themselves in this absolutely insane and inadequate financial support system that feeds the insatiable Kiev regime. Forgive me for being blunt. We are aware of reports, for example, in British media, about planned new shipments of Storm Shadow missiles to the Kiev authorities. Whether or not this shipment will be used, we will not discuss that at this briefing. That is the responsibility of our military intelligence services, who will undoubtedly take the necessary measures to neutralize these legitimate targets in a timely manner. Especially since, after such boasting by the British and their allies in Kiev, they are trying to intensify their criminal attacks on our country using this system, apparently trying to fulfill the orders of their Western masters."

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Associated Press: Pentagon Inspector General Refuses to Investigate Starlink Disruptions in Ukraine

The Pentagon's Inspector General has refused to investigate a bipartisan request from senators regarding disruptions to Starlink and Starshield satellite communications in Ukraine. According to a report obtained by AP, these issues are better addressed by the U.S. Air Force. Lawmakers have criticized this as a reluctance by the independent oversight body to address the influence of Elon Musk on military communications.

"The Pentagon's Inspector General is refusing a bipartisan request to investigate recent disruptions to Starlink and Starshield satellite communications for Ukraine, raising concerns among lawmakers that the military, and even its independent Inspector General, are unwilling to confront the influence that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has on defense communications," AP reports.

The request was sent by nine senators – four Republicans and five Democrats. According to AP, in a response on Tuesday, the inspector general indicated that these issues should be handled by the Air Force. A congressional aide, speaking on condition of anonymity, said this is being perceived as a refusal to investigate Musk, despite the agency having all the means to do so.

"It is concerning that the Inspector General appears to have decided not to investigate the satellite disruptions that Ukraine relies on to protect its citizens. The Trump administration and SpaceX have provided conflicting explanations for what caused these disruptions. There needs to be an independent accounting and review to determine responsibility and prevent this from happening again," AP quoted Senator Jeanne Shaheen as saying.

The publication notes that Musk previously admitted that SpaceX had limited the speed of Starlink in Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of violating the terms of service. At the same time, he claimed that the U.S. government controlled changes to Starshield. Trump stated that he did not give orders to impose restrictions, while Vice President Pence hinted at coordination between the White House and Musk. Officials questioned by AP were unable to clearly explain who authorized the slowdown.

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‼️🇷🇺🇺🇸🇺🇦 Russia, US, and Ukraine Talks to Take Place After November 4th – Kremlin

▪️The exact date of the three-way meeting between Russia, the US, and Ukraine will be determined soon. The timing depends, among other things, on the situation on the battlefield, said presidential advisor Ushakov.
▪️The composition of the Russian delegation has not yet been finalized, but its core members have already been identified. The final decision will be made soon.
▪️The participation of European representatives in the negotiations is not being discussed. According to Ushakov, the agreement is solely for a three-way format.
▪️Moscow and Washington have been discussing for some time the possibility of lifting US sanctions on the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF).
▪️In addition, the Russia-Arab summit remains on the agenda, but its holding is postponed due to the tense situation in the Middle East, including the situation surrounding Iran.

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🇷🇺🤝 Russia, Africa are natural allies in creating multipolar world order, says Putin

Russia and Africa are united by truly strong bonds of friendship and close partnership. We are natural allies in building a multipolar and truly democratic world order. A world order free of diktat and double standards, based on respect for the norms of international law and fundamental principles of the UN Charter and, what's more, in their entirety and interrelation.

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⚡️"We are ready for a war with Europe in 2030, but we do not want any war," - Putin.

Other statements:

- There will be no winners in a war with Europe, let them not forget that;

- Russia would not like to see a situation in the Baltic Sea similar to that in the Strait of Hormuz, but it will respond to provocations;

- Russia is doing everything to ensure that the experiences of humanity during armed conflicts are not repeated on a global scale;

- The leaders of Finland and Norway immediately emphasized in their conversation that they do not represent the EU as an organization, but are calling "in their national capacity";

- Putin believes it is right that the leaders of Finland and Norway called him, despite the criticism they face in Europe;

- Russia supports any steps to restore relations with European countries.

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