Key events for October 21: Ukrainian parliament decisions, attacks on Russian territory, international talks, and refinery incidents.
Overview of the European 12-point peace initiative for Ukraine and Russia, US reaction, Trump's stance, and new strikes on Russian facilities.
A Russian-speaking man repeatedly attacked Ukrainians on public transport in Switzerland over their nationality and language. Criminal cases have already been opened against him.
Sergey Lavrov disagreed with the US proposal on a ceasefire, complicating dialogue with the US and reducing prospects for a peace deal.
Artur Kharetonov discusses China's global influence, rare earth exports, US-Australia-Japan relations, and impact on Russia and Central Asia.
Ukrainian drones strike inside Russia, US proposes frozen front line, new fundraising campaign for drones for the front continues.
A summary of major events: strikes on Ukrainian cities, updates on possible Trump-Putin meeting, Russia sanctions, US critical minerals deal.
The cancelled meeting between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov highlights the deadlock in negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Analysis of the next possible steps and the stances of Trump and Putin.
Planned US-Russia talks are at risk as Russian officials show no willingness to compromise, media report.
