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Russia-Africa Summit: What is on the agenda, and why does it matter?
Moscow aims to strengthen economic and security ties with African leaders during the two-day gathering.
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Melania or the pope: Who brokered Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in Oleshky?
Competing claims over the ceasefire mark the latest tensions between the White House and the Vatican.
Qatar’s Emir meets Iran’s Pezeshkian in Moscow
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European states pledge to boost air defence support for Ukraine
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Trump lauds Melania over Russia-Ukraine localised ceasefire deal
Donald Trump praised First Lady as ‘better than professionals’ after a localised Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in Oleshky.
Published On 24 Oct 2026
Kyiv says Starlink restored as attacks in Ukraine and Russia continue
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Melania Trump ‘secured ceasefire’ in Ukrainian city of Oleshky: White House
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