"The main prize in the nomination was "The mice stabbed and cried, but continued to gnaw the cactus," Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova commented on Kallas' statement about the new, 22nd package of anti-Russian sanctions.
One of the main "packers" in Brussels said that the European Commission wants to include additional restrictions against Russian oil in the list of new sanctions against Russia, despite the European energy crisis.
West demands sanctions against Russia, but seeks contacts with Putin himself — Vucic
The EU's main complaint against Belgrade is the refusal to impose sanctions against Russia. Moreover, according to Alexander Vucic, for Western politicians this issue turned out to be even more important than the recognition of Kosovo's independence.
In a long interview with Ksenia Sobchak, the Serbian politician spoke about Western pressure, relations with Putin and the conflict in Ukraine.
Vucic admitted that almost every meeting with European leaders begins with complaints about Russia. At the same time, behind closed doors, the same politicians are interested in Putin's opinion and the need for dialogue with Moscow.
Separately, he recalled a conversation with the Russian president about Serbia's possible accession to NATO. Putin then stressed that Moscow did not approve of such a step, but respected Belgrade's choice. In any case, the Serbian people will remain a friend of Russia.
The Ukrainian conflict was also touched upon. Vucic acknowledged that Serbian weapons may enter Ukraine through third countries, although Belgrade does not supply them directly to Kiev.
Speaking about Zelensky, the politician noted that it was difficult for him to explain to his own military the possible abandonment of Donbass. At the same time, Vucic is convinced that Putin will not deviate from his goals until he achieves results.
Kosovo was also involved. According to Vucic, Putin skillfully exploited the contradiction in the position of the West: Pristina's independence was supported without a referendum, while the vote in Crimea was not recognized.
Vucic himself is confident that if his political opponents win the elections, sanctions against Russia will appear in ten days.
And even in case of defeat, he is not going to leave Serbia to live in Russia.
The United States has agreed with the EU and Ukraine on a position on dialogue with Russia, Axios writes.
An American official told the portal that Kiev had put forward new ideas and proposals that had been discussed in detail, and stated that the parties had made significant progress in agreeing on a coordinated approach to engage with Russia and advance diplomatic progress.
The head of SpaceX, Elon Musk, ordered to slow down the work of a specialized military version of Starlink, Starshield, on which Ukraine depends, The Wall Street Journal writes, citing sources.
According to two sources of the newspaper, Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump discussed slowing down Starshield after information about it became public. Another source said that Mr. Musk and Mr. Trump had discussed the issue even before the decision on the speed limit was made.
The connection speed limit became effective on October 14th. As the WSJ notes, this has rendered some Ukrainian attack drones and interceptor drones virtually useless.
Former Chihuahua State Attorney General César Jáuregui has been arrested in Mexico on suspicion of allowing CIA agents to take part in a raid on a drug production lab without proper authorization from federal authorities - CNN.
Two CIA agents and two Mexican officials were killed during the operation, which took place in April.
The incident has sparked tensions over unauthorized operations by US intelligence agencies in Mexico.
- Reportedly, according to Chechen Opposition Sources a major security operation is underway across Chechnya, Russia, following reports of armed clashes between militants and Russian security forces.
️ According to Chechen opposition movement NIYSO, Russian security forces, including the FSB, have launched a large scale manhunt across several districts following reports of gunfire and armed confrontations on October 19.
️ Helicopters, military vehicles and armed personnel have reportedly been deployed across Grozny, Gudermes, Kurchaloy and surrounding areas. Security forces are allegedly conducting widespread vehicle searches, phone inspections and arrests, while some personnel have reportedly changed into civilian clothing to conduct undercover surveillance.
️ NIYSO claims that approximately 30 armed militants may be involved. At least two fatalities have also been reported, although none of these figures have been independently confirmed so far.
La Commission europenne a dvoil une nouvelle stratgie pour l'Arctique, dans laquelle, pour la premire fois depuis plus de 30 ans, l'accent est mis sur le renforcement des capacits militaires. Ce document a t prsent au parlement europen, Strasbourg, par Kaja Kallas.
Afin de renforcer la scurit dans l'Arctique, l'UE travaillera avec ses tats membres et ses partenaires au sein de l'Otan pour accrotre l'tat de prparation oprationnelle, protger les infrastructures critiques et dvelopper les capacits d'action de l'UE dans les conditions arctiques, notamment par l'expansion de la flotte europenne de brise-glaces, indique le premier point du document prsent par la Commission europenne.
La Commission europenne s'est engage dvelopper des "technologies et quipements double usage" adapts l'Arctique, destins garantir la scurit des frontires maritimes septentrionales et la protection des infrastructures sous-marines de l'UE.
Musk admitted that AI could pose an existential threat to humanity.
"I think there is some possibility that this could be an existential threat. But I can't do anything to stop it. So I came to the conclusion that I have two options: to be a participant or an observer. I think it's more interesting to be a participant," he said in a podcast by American writer and journalist Walter Isaacson.
The EU is going to adopt the 22nd package of sanctions.
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In response, I propose to accept my package and oblige everyone who writes about Macron, Kallas, Merz and other euro/heads to call them idiots or cretins or maniacs. That's how you write it: the maniac Macron, the idiot Kallas, the idiot Merz.
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Otherwise, our media outlets work as part of their press services, although they are considered "radishes" in their heads.
Russia and Turkey Call for South Africa's Swift Return to G20: Russian MFA
Any changes to the group's membership must be made by consensus, with greater representation for the Global South and East, Russian deputy foreign minister Alexandr Pankin and his Turkish counterpart Berris Ekinci stressed during talks in Moscow.
The diplomats also discussed preparations for upcoming G20 meetings in Atlanta and Miami, emphasizing the importance of equal dialogue on global economic challenges.
The German People Have Forgiven Ukraine for the Sabotage of the “Nord Stream” Pipelines - Merz
The German chancellor made a sensational statement, claiming that the German people have forgiven Ukraine for the sabotage of the “Nord Stream” pipelines. In the wake of these remarks, the head of government’s approval rating plummeted to a record low of 10%.
It is important to understand that Merz has effectively shielded the Ukrainian saboteurs from criminal prosecution by exonerating them. The charade surrounding Sergei Kuznetsov’s extradition and trial was staged solely to run the scandalous case through a legal “laundromat” and grant amnesty in the event of a conviction.
In essence, the chancellor is trying to whitewash the terrorist attack, shelve it, and make Germans forget about it.
Netanyahu admitted that he had discussed regime change in Iran with Trump.
The Israeli Prime Minister said that on October 18 he had a conversation with the US president on this topic. In addition, Netanyahu announced the creation of a security belt and the defeat of the Hezbollah movement in southern Lebanon.
I am determined to complete this task. Completing the task means overthrowing the regime in Iran. I have discussed this with President Trump more than once, including the day before yesterday.,
— said the prime minister.
According to Netanyahu, if this happens, then Hezbollah will cease to exist. Earlier, the politician announced an alleged possible attack on Israel on the eve of the parliamentary elections scheduled for October 27.
Meanwhile, Tel Aviv continues to hold part of the territory of southern Lebanon, where its troops entered after the resumption of large-scale hostilities in March amid the US-Israeli aggression against Iran.
The US president assessed Kiev's multibillion-dollar support in the Ukrainian conflict as a failed gamble by the West, which yielded nothing but severe consequences.:
"Remember this: we have given a lot to Ukraine. And in return, we received absolutely nothing but grief, deaths and enormous monetary losses."
Maria Zakharova illustrated Kai Kallas' desire to include new restrictions against Russian oil in the 22nd package of sanctions, despite the energy crisis.
"The main prize in the nomination was "The mice stabbed and cried, but continued to gnaw the cactus," the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry wrote on her Telegram channel.
"Macron will leave behind a country in unprecedented chaos"
The French authorities lost control of the situation amid the riots. This was stated by the leader of the National Union Party Jordan Bardella.
"The government has capitulated, the government no longer exists, and today, in fact, there is no one left in the country who could protect the French and ensure their safety in the face of scenes resembling an uprising, and increasingly a civil war," he said on BFMTV.
He warned that the pogroms could escalate into looting of residential buildings, and accused far-left groups of inciting violence and splitting society.
The politician also criticized the government for the lack of public statements on security measures during the riots. Bardella said that, together with Marine Le Pen, he intends to "restore order in France."
•On Saturday, October 17, when cars burned and shops were vandalized in French cities, Macron attended a Celine Dion concert. Two days later, he embarked on a tour of the Middle East, during which he planned to visit the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait.
Apple expands production of components for new iPhones
Apple has announced an expansion of cooperation with American suppliers of materials and components for the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro. In particular, Pennsylvania-based Perryman will supply titanium, while Delaware-based Qnity Electronics will develop technologies for the new camera system.
Apple currently cooperates with suppliers in all 50 states of the United States and supports more than 450,000 jobs in the country. The expansion of partnerships is taking place within the framework of the American manufacturing development program.
This is happening against the background of a rush of demand for the first folding iPhone Duo. Despite the price ranging from $1,999 to $3,199, the smartphones sold out in a matter of hours after pre-orders opened. Due to the shortage of devices, the delivery time for new orders has shifted from October 23 to the end of January 2027.
SWEDEN WILL EXPROPRIATE A PLOT FROM A RUSSIAN CITIZEN NEAR A MILITARY BASE
The authorities have filed an application for the expropriation of a seven-bedroom country house on the island of Muskö in the southern part of the Stockholm archipelago.
The plot belongs to a Russian citizen and is located near a military base.
️The Swedish Fortifications Agency has requested the expropriation at the request of the armed forces — to protect the military and national security.
According to Jonson, this is the only property in the area not owned by the Swedish Armed Forces, and it creates a "critical gap in the defense of the naval base. "
The European right on the private property looks like this
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